Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Cambridge Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Mundipharma Full time

Mundipharma are looking to recruit a Finance Manager (Benelux) to work in close partnership with the Benelux Commercial Lead and LCM Cluster FD to support the market in key financial decision making. English speaking essential Dutch speaking is preferred.

This position contributes to the delivery the Financial Plan for the market by proactively providing relevant and timely financial information to inform data driven decision-making. Responsible in making sure the company has the accurate and timely financial data available as decision base to steer business, to sustain the company's operations and to safeguarding the organization's assets. Ensure efficient financial accounting and reporting processes in adherence to internal and external guidelines and standards and an effective set of financial policies and controls. Act as a key point of contact in responding to finance questions from external parties.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, England or Leusden, The Netherlands (Hybrid working)
Department: Finance
Job type: Full Time

Join us and make a difference when it matters most

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Main Responsibilities
  • Responsible in making sure the company has the highest degree of financial integrity and control is maintained in the United Kingdom and Ireland entities.
  • Specifically taking control of the Balance Sheet, Working Capital and Cash Flow including the recording of actuals, accurate budgeting/forecasting and optimizing use of business resources.
  • Main point of liaison with the FSSC, ensuring that the FSSC fulfils duties in accordance with business requirements and the Target Operating Model (TOM).
  • Ensure efficient financial accounting and reporting processes in adherence to internal and external guidelines and standards and an effective set of financial policies and controls.
  • Act as a key point of contact in responding to finance questions from external parties.
Responsibilities Overview

1 • Accounting & Reporting
o Overall responsibility to ensure financial statements are in accordance with internal and external guidelines and standards (US and local GAAPs) based on a strong technical-accounting knowledge
o Ensure that all legal, regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met, as well as compliance requirements as laid down in internal and external frameworks
o Ensure financial compliance and implementation of an efficient and effective financial control framework and supervise the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing processes
o Ensure efficient operational accounting processes in collaboration with the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) and dataflow to the FSSC. If not under FSSC, support and drive the transition
o Overall responsibility to coordinate with the FSSC the production of internal and statutory financial statements including tax planning and declarations to authorities (e.g., VAT and tax)
o Coordinate relations with external auditors (statutory auditors, Board of Auditors, Tax authorities, Drug Agency, etc.), external partners (banks, insurances, etc.) and different stakeholders.
o Responsible for the main Tax declarations with signatures based on the Power of Attorney (e.g., CIT, TP, VAT, Employees' tax)
o Ensure the effectiveness of the ERP-system
o Take the lead on ongoing digitalization in accounting processes
o Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
o Own Financial Control and accountability for tracking Actuals vs Budgets and for bringing insight and recommended interventions (as required) to ensure delivery on target.

2 • Business planning and analysis
o Own the preparation of the market Budgets including centrally determined functional resources/budget liaising with the Cluster FD to determine key principles and drivers
o Partner with the Commercial Lead in responding to financial tasks & challenges including the development of options and data-driven recommendations
o Introduce a process and clear monitoring system to track progress against agreed savings commitments (both in $ and FTEs)
o Introduce a mechanism to track spend against agreed restructuring budget
o Standardise tracking of Functional FTEs, effectively and efficiently
o Close management of non-operational / one-off items of spend, ensuring timely adherence to all relevant governance and authorisation policies
3 • Leadership responsibility for and coaching, mentoring and development of Finance Team
o setting and monitoring of individual objectives
o responsibility for fulfilment of all tasks and services in a timely manner
o evaluation of performance and potential of employees
o building a sustainable talent pipeline
o Work together with the team ensuring combined understanding of the strategic aims of the organisation and how their performance delivers against these aims
o Work with the team on developing and retaining talent
4 • Others
o Represent finance in the market leadership team. Inform and influence strategic decision making through value-add insight and data-led recommendations.
o Partner effectively with all stakeholders including non-Finance, GFLT, FSSC and colleagues internationally.
o Partner with the FSSC to ensure the agreed accounting services are transitioned and delivered satisfactorily.
o Identify and drive opportunities to maximize the value we achieve through our third-party providers.
o Proactively identify and manage financial risks & opportunities and propose measurement to improve financial performance, governance and controls
o Lead or contribute to projects as required and carry out any other reasonable tasks as required.
o Responsible for Procurement local and global initiatives/flows to further bring efficiencies

What you'll bring
  • Master's degree in Finance or Accounting or a comparable education
  • Qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA
  • Significant post qualification experience in Business Finance roles
  • Previous people leadership experience with a track record of ability to maximise individual and team performance
  • Cash and Working Capital Management
  • Ability to partner effectively with the Commercial Lead and other senior stakeholders in all financial matters and to build effective relationships at executive management level
  • Ability to negotiate and influence key decisions through informed recommendations
  • Proven track record of managing and engaging stakeholders in an international and multi-cultural environment
  • Strategic and analytical thinking with commercial acumen and decision making
  • Proven track record of continuous improvement and value creation
  • Highly effectively communicator both in writing and face to face. Able to adapt messaging to deliver required results in a multi-cultural, global context
  • Strong project management skills
  • Development and coaching skills to build a high performing team and help team members achieve their potential
  • Able to operate independently with high levels of personal accountability
  • Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics.
  • Fluent English, to speak Dutch is preferred.
What we offer in return
  • annual bonus incentive
  • opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme
  • collaborative, inclusive work environment
Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn't just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do, as we focus on making a positive difference for our customers and their patients.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patients-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:
GB Cambridge
Job Posting Date:
2024-04-22
Job Type:
Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr

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