FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (m/w)
Warsaw
About our client
Our Client represents a recognized brand in the Biotech/Pharma sector. To support their new established subsidiary in Poland we are seeking to recruit an experienced, finance person for the position of the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will possess practical experience in analyzing operating performance for the entity with strong analytical and communication skills. The candidate is expected to partner with operational leaders to drive various company wide initiatives and hold the operational leaders to business targets. It is a great possibility for individuals who are looking for a new challenge with wide scope of duties and who want to take part in building a position of the business on the Polish market.
Job description
- Perform monthly variance analysis
- Analysis of key KPIs on a monthly / quarterly basis
- Compile and analyse inputs for monthly / quarterly corporate requests by working with operational teams and the Head of Finance
- Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly forecasts for revenue, quarterly forecasts for OPEX, annual and longer-term planning. Work with the Head of Finance to produce and analyse reporting package.
- Develop a deep understanding of market, product offerings and customer base and work closely with the Commercial Business Unit.
- Help drive superior decision-making by applying analytical and data synthesis skills to deliver key business insights.
- Partner with the different business functions and provide financial leadership to optimise profitability and performance through financial analysis of key initiatives and strategic objectives.
- Responsibility for the local monthly close process and liaise with the Shared Service centre to ensure completeness and accuracy of the monthly accounts.
- Assist in preparation of the year end / statutory reporting
- Have charge of the preparation and input of VAT / Intrastat returns and preparation of monthly corporate tax calculation and quarterly transfer price analysis
Who we are looking for
- minimum 4 years of relevant experience including experience in a US multinational company and experience with a shared service environment.
- Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry would be an asset
- Experience involving a large range of analytical responsibilities covering all aspects of the European sales and marketing operations is preferred
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion
- Advanced Excel and database skills required.
- Strong English/Polish verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills are a must.
- Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task environment.
We offer:
Our Client represents a recognized brand in the Biotech/Pharma sector. To support their new established subsidiary in Poland we are seeking to recruit an experienced, finance person for the position of the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will possess practical experience in analyzing operating performance for the entity with strong analytical and communication skills. The candidate is expected to partner with operational leaders to drive various company wide initiatives and hold the operational leaders to business targets. It is a great possibility for individuals who are looking for a new challenge with wide scope of duties and who want to take part in building a position of the business on the Polish market.
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Job ref: WFMS6053