Job Summary
As the Country Finance Business Partner, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function within the country with a focus on optimizing business results and you are part of the country leadership team. You will be the key owner of planning, forecasting and analysis of the country financial performance. You will mainly support country organization in France but also one mid-size market in Europe (Benelux). On a ad-hoc basis you will also support the HQ finance team on all local finance matters (f.e. compliance reporting, AR collection, tax, VAT).
The position is based in the French office in Paris, strong line reporting to Head of EU Finance based in Morges, Switzerland and dotted line reporting to the General Manager France
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsibility for reviewing the commercial performance and providing financial analysis to business unit management.
- Support decision making with data and insight.
- Collaborate with Business units & Brand teams on P&L management and brand investments.
- Identify and measure key success drivers.
- Assisting in the preparation of the operating budget.
- Supporting the preparation of management reports.
- Drive efficiencies through continuous review and improvement of existing processes.
- Support HQ Finance team for any local finance activities like collection of Accounts receivables, statutory reporting, financial audit, VAT and Treasury.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Participate to review requests of reimbursement due by governmental rebates and payback e;g . CEPS conventional agreements (net versus list price, Capping management) , Contribution M (vs clause de sauvegarde), ANSM taxes, VAT management , wholesalers account management.
- Direct management of DOA (Department of Operations and Administration) currently consisting of two FTEs + interim with optimization of processes and support to french specific compliance (e.g. Loi d’encadrement des Avantages and Transparence des liens)
- Member of the country leadership team, you contribute to the overall evolution of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field.
- 10+ years of Finance-related experience; Pharma/Life Science/Biotech experience is a requirement.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Strong analytical skills, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Hyperion) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced and growing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
