At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and strategic decision-making in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.
- Company: Join a leading pharmaceutical company with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding key business processes and engaging with stakeholders.
- Qualifications: CIMA or ACA qualified with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
As the Commercial Finance Controller for Generics, Rx (Prescription), and Specialty, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, with a dotted line to the Gx/Rx and Sx Directors, this role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll be at the heart of business processes, ensuring value is added across all dynamics of the role.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Lead performance agendas with insights, challenging and guiding Sales & Marketing stakeholders.
- Manage monthly business reporting for Gx, Rx, and Sx, including P&L analysis, performance reviews, and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Drive proactive engagement in key business processes, such as S&OP and new product launches.
- Lead the financial planning process for Gx, Rx, and Sx, including presenting strategies to the CEO and CFO.
- Ensure balance sheet control across rebates, accruals, and prepayments.
- Conduct generics pricing, rebate agreement, and tender review analysis.
- Perform scenario modelling for market share and patient acquisition in specialty products.
What Makes You A Great Fit
- CIMA or ACA accountancy qualification with a solid foundation of experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the skill to bring stories to life in presentations.
- Proficiency in SAP, BI, and AI tools is preferred.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative when required.
How We Care For You
- Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
- Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan/Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
- Free winter flu jab.
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
- Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Enhanced Family Leave.
- Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
Commercial Finance Controller - GxRxSx in Reading employer: STADA Thornton & Ross
As a Commercial Finance Controller at our Reading location, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, driving financial performance in the pharmaceutical sector. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health support and enhanced family leave, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages professional development.
