FINANCE DIRECTOR (w/m/d) AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, POLAND. CZECH REPUBLIC, SVLOVAKIA (CEE) - LOCATED IN VIENNAAbout AlmirallWe care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we are dedicated to providing the tools, knowledge and science to improve the health of patients worldwide. We research, develop, manufacture and market our own medicines as well as a portfolio of licensed products designed to respond to the needs of different therapeutic areas. Today, our products are available in over 70 countries, on 5 continents, through 15 affiliates. Find out how we work every day to help to transform lives through science.How We WorkOur strong values: Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity, are incorporated into everything we do, and they are behind our mission and vision which guide us today and lead us to the future.WHY TO WORK WITH USFind out what we offer and what our employees say about their experience working at Almirall here!Position Summary / MissionAs a trusted member of the CEE Leadership Team, provide comprehensive financial support with a strong focus on business partnership. Contribute to the result optimization of the affiliates through efficient planning, reporting and analysis.Core ResponsibilitiesLead the annual budget and forecasting processes. Align with the different departments ensuring that the performance ratios are aligned with corporate guidelines.Partner with the Executive Director of the Cluster, the local General Managers and 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 Almiralls’ policiesParticipate 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 local 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.Required Education And ExperienceUniversity degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar, MBA will be appreciatedSeveral 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 forecastingKnowledge of procurement processes is a plusAdvanced knowledge in IFRS and ideally some other local accounting rules of the regionGood knowledge of MS office and experience in ERP systems, preferable SAP, experience in PowerBI a plusExcellent German and English language skills, any other Slavic language of the region is a plusWillingness to travelPreferred Skills & CompetencesHands-on mentalityCollaborative working style in a multinational matrix environmentAnalytical skills and entrepreneurial thinkingWhat We OfferFlexible working hours & homeoffice (2 days/week)Lunch vouchers, fresh fruit & free tea and snacks at the officeCompany pension planCompetitive compensation package (the annual minimum salary for this position is EUR 76.000,00 per year)Why work with Almirall?We are a people-centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customer are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all.Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time.This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals.We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions.We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company.Our purpose"Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life".Our valuesCare: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed.Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures.Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets.Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over-analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple.At Almirall, it’s all about people!#wearealmirall
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