Senior commercial Finance Manager

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Job Description

Business: Critical Care
Department: Finance
Location: London
Travel: Occasional

Job Overview

The Manager of FP&A will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making processes across the company. This position will lead budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting while partnering with key stakeholders to provide actionable insights that support our company's growth and financial objectives.

Key Stakeholders: Internal

Sales, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance, Business Team

Key Stakeholders: External

Customers, Vendors, Auditors, Bankers

Reporting Structure

Sr. Director - Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Develop and refine financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, summarizing financial performance, variances, and projections.
• Work cross-functionally to support various departments by providing insights into budget variances and recommendations for cost control.

Treasury & Cashflow Management

• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast for EU entities and partner with EU finance and business team to develop and optimize overall working capital.
• Coordinate with Bankers in Europe and ensure compliance.
• Partner with the Corporate Treasury and Finance team on cashflows and working capital management.

Strategic Support & Business Partnership

• Support the Director of Finance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop long-term strategic plans, identifying key drivers and potential impacts on revenue and profitability.
• Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, such as capital expenditures, pricing strategies, and M&A due diligence.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, leveraging automation and software tools to enhance efficiency.
• Establish and maintain best practices for financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting across the organization.

Experience

Exceptional communication skills with finance acumen. Business partnering with sales and supply chain team with ability to take critical decisions during contractual negotiations.

Technical Critical Skills

1. Knowledge of the Anaplan Budget Tool
2. Knowledge of SAP ERP or SAP HANA
3. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence decision-making.

Piramal Success Factor

1. Collaborative and able to work in fast fast-paced and multi-time zone environment.
2. Enthusiastic, Energetic, and ready to work in multi-culture and time zones
3. Clear communicator with effective listening and learning ability
4. Think big and think differently or out of the box

Experience and Essential Qualification:

1. Qualified Accountant or CIMA with up to 3 years of industry experience.
2. Pharmaceutical industry experience is the first preference.

About Us

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About the Team

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), under Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, is the third largest producer of Inhaled Anaesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. Motivated by its vision to deliver critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe, PCC is committed to enabling sustainable and profitable growth for all its stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the USA, Europe and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anaesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management. PCC has wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and India that have successfully cleared periodical inspections by the US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators.

Its core strength lies in a highly qualified global workforce of more than 400 employees across 16 countries. PCC is focused on further expanding its global footprint through new product additions in the critical care space.

Committed to corporate social responsibility alongside Piramal Group, PCC collaborates with various partner organizations and proudly takes an active role in providing hope and resources to those in need, as well as caring for the environment.