HEAD FINANCE LARGE MOLECULES AND CGT

Summary We’re a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together.
You will have primary accountability for the financial performance of the global Technology Platform with Biologics, and Cell Gene Therapy encompassing oversight of all financial planning processes.
In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic financial decision-making for the global platform, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while optimizing performance across key metrics.
You will be in a crucial role in shaping the financial setup of the global Technology Platform.
This entails not only leading all aspects of all financial planning processes but also actively contributing to the design and development of financial structures tailored to the unique needs and objectives of the platform.
By driving strategic financial decision-making from inception, they will lay a solid foundation for the platform's growth and success.
About the Role Key Responsibilities.
As a global business partner to the Global Head of the Technology Platform, conducting valuable analyses, and leading and developing a team of finance professionals.
In that capacity, they contribute the creation of the long-term business strategies and operational plans as well as pushing for proper execution of the agreed strategies.
Driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring adherence to financial processes and policies.
Facilitate close collaboration between the Site Finance Heads, the Region TechOps Heads, the NOCC teams in the Operations Centers in Slovenia and Hyderabad and the ones of the Technology Platform to operationalize the strategy.
Responsible for coordination of global initiatives and processes for the platform that go beyond regional boundaries.
This may involve orchestrating new product launches across multiple regions, facilitating business development and licensing activities, or spearheading large-scale restructuring efforts.
The platform head brings a strategic perspective to ensure seamless execution and alignment with overarching objectives.
Profit owner for the platform, responsible to optimize operational income by implementing robust financial strategies and performance measures.
By closely monitoring operational expenses and revenue streams, they strive to enhance profitability and sustain long-term growth in alignment with the organization's financial objectives.
As the CapEx owner for the platform, they supervise capital expenditure decisions and investments, meticulously evaluating opportunities to allocate resources effectively and generate sustainable returns in collaboration with the site and country Finance heads.
By using financial analysis and risk assessment techniques, they drive to strategic decision-making processes aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and driving value creation.
As the Inventory owner, they are tasked with handling inventory levels and optimizing inventory turnover ratios to minimize carrying costs while ensuring adequate stock availability to meet demand.
Through proactive inventory management practices and data-driven insights, they strive to achieve optimal inventory efficiency and contribute to overall cost management initiatives.
As a member of the Finance Operations leadership team, they collaborate closely with fellow executives to co-own the strategic direction of the team.
Together, they collectively shape the vision and objectives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
In this capacity, they contribute to the talent and culture agenda, recognizing the critical importance of nurturing a diverse and successful workforce to drive sustainable success.
What you'll bring to the role.
Essential Criteria.
Extensive Finance experience including leadership experience, validated ability to influence decision-making.
Strong evidence of effective business partner experience supporting commercial and technical units Experience as business partner supporting a production site is desirable (Site Finance Head) Financial and management reporting including production processes.
Business Planning & Analysis and solid background in funds flow and IFRS.
Understanding of production processes and link to financials/cost per unit Proficient in English both written & verbal.