Financial Controller

Our client is a pharmaceutical company specialising in the development and commercialisation of hormone treatments for the lifelong well-being of men and women.

The Company also offers food supplements and medical devices to complete the portfolio. Their products are used in the fields of gynaecology, fertility, obstetrics, and endocrinology. Its products are distributed in more than 100 countries through its own subsidiaries and a network of distributors.

The business is now a recognised and key player in the field of hormone therapy. The company has approximately 1200 employees worldwide, nearly 20 subsidiaries and continues to grow.

The Role:

The Financial Controller will take the lead in managing and coordinating Company’s financial planning and forecasting process by working closely with all stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in delivering commercial finance support by working with key commercial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

A pivotal role in keeping a company’s financial reporting, financial planning, budget management and controls most of the reporting and financial optimisation of the company.

• Coordinating the preparation of budget and financial forecasting and reporting any variances

• Coordinating the forecasting and management of cash flow

• Preparing and publishing all monthly financial statements

• Creating reports which identifies results, trends and forecasts

• Work closely with budget owners to ensure expenditure records are accurately reconciled against budget or latest forecast and have clarity regarding their budgets

• Delivering commercial finance support by working with key commercial stakeholders.

• Making sure reporting meets compliant standards with statutory law and financial regulations

• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls

• Streamlining and improving all operations and accounting systems

• Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required

• Support the business with the financial strategy and decision-making processes

• Collaborating with an executive team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledger

• Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures

• Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategising

• Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives

• Assisting the CFO in the preparation of reports to be presented to board members and senior executives

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for various finance projects

• Deputise for the CFO when required

Person Specification

• Fellow or Associate member of Professional Accounting body ACCA, CIMA or ACA

• A solid track record of successful post qualification experience

• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques

• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices

• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in MS Excel including financial modelling and the relevant accounting packages including Sage X3, SAP, Oracle

• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports

• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

Competencies

• Strong business acumen with good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills

• A team player, flexible, adaptable, willing to cover for colleagues when necessary

• Ability to influence and easily build effective relationships with internal colleagues and external contacts at all levels

• Excellent attention to detail and able to maintain high levels of accuracy

• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work within frameworks and departmental guidelines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to write clear and influential reports

• Pro-active in their approach to their work with a positive attitude and integrity

• Passionate about healthcare and making a difference