Our Client is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, offering a large portfolio of recognized brands and products. For its polish subsidiary, headquartered in Warsaw, we are looking for a hands-on, talented finance professional for the position of Business Unit Controller. On this position, the successful candidate will closely cooperate with the leadership team and play an essential role in supporting key business decisions.
- Take leadership on key controlling processes of the Business Unit, such as budgeting, planning, and forecasting
- Liaise with the leadership team to gain a thorough understanding of operations and challenges, creating a foundation for decision support and executive analysis for the Business Unit
- Provide support to Sales and Marketing departments to reach business goals, through the analysis of product profitability, the design and implementation of pricing strategy
- Provide accurate and timely financial analysis covering sales forecasting, risk and opportunities analysis, variance analysis
- Manage presentations, analysis and other communications, long-term plans, budgets, latest estimates and periodic financial results to the leadership team
- Support and lead special projects
- Master degree in Finance or Economics, professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) will be an asset
- At least 5 to 7 years experience in controlling in an international, dynamic environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent communicator, proven experience of influencing others
- Hands-on approach can do attitude to drive change
- Strong business acumen and internal/external customer focus
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight reporting deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve objectives
- Advanced Excel skills, good knowledge of ERP systems
- Fluency in Polish and English
Job ref: WFLT8097
