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Location: GB00 - UXBRIDGE (LONDON), GB, GB - United Kingdom
About Almirall
How we work
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Position Summary/Mission
As a trusted member of the UK/Ireland Leadership Team, provide comprehensive financial support with a strong focus on business partnership, while driving empowerment and accountability through coaching, feedback, and collaboration. Contribute to the result optimization of the affiliates through efficient planning, reporting and analysis.
Core Responsibilities
* Lead the annual budget and forecasting processes. Align with the different departments ensuring that the performance ratios are aligned with corporate guidelines.
* Partner with the General Manager and the local Leadership team, of which you will be a member of, to generate a high performing culture and environment.
* Support strategic implementation and ensure budget adherence and effective financial decision making.
* Support commercial launch readiness for new products.
* Analyze commercial operations to pinpoint opportunities for improved efficiencies.
* Create and maintain a close cooperation with our Spanish HQs. Deliver qualitative and timely Financial reporting.
* Implement and maintain appropriate business risk management strategies and internal control processes in accordance with Almirall's policies.
* Participate in the monthly sales demand planning to ensure consistent and reliable integration of sales/commercial performance and future demand needs.
* Preparation of the annual financial accounts according to UK accounting rules and IFRS. Organize and manage the necessary reviews by the external auditors.
* Submit timely tax declarations with the support of the tax consultants.
* Lead and develop a team of two—the Business Controller and the National Commercial Manager. In collaboration with the National Commercial Manager, negotiate and implement commercial agreements with wholesalers and hospitals to maximize account profitability and return on investment.
Required Education & Experience
* Qualified in Finance and Accounting (ACA or CIMA) with a focus on international accounting, business valuation, controlling, and finance. A degree in economics or business is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on business partnering and controlling, while also covering all other essential financial areas.
* Several years of experience in similar position working in an international environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector, as well as a track record of success and progression within the finance function, especially in the areas of financial control, cost management, financial planning and forecasting.
* Knowledge of procurement processes is a plus.
* Advanced knowledge in IFRS and UK accounting rules.
* Good knowledge of MS Office and experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP; experience in PowerBI is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
* Hands-on mentality.
* Collaborative working style in a multinational matrix environment.
* Analytical skills and entrepreneurial thinking.
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