Group Commercial FP&A Manager

Galderma; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma seeks an experienced Group Commercial FP&A Manager in Zug, Switzerland to lead the Group Financial Planning & Analysis and Controlling team with a strong focus on commercial performance and forward-looking financial planning.

You will own the MRP consolidation, drive brand profitability analytics, and lead AI-enabled forecasting initiatives in collaboration with Commercial, IT, and Market Finance teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of FP&A or related multinational experience.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own Group Mid-Range Plan (MRP) financial consolidation across regions, brands, and functions.
• Lead Group-level brand and portfolio profitability and GTN/PVM analyses.
• Drive AI-enabled and predictive sales forecasting initiatives with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modelling

PVM analysis

GTN analysis

Excel

BI tools

AI forecasting

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

PBCS/Oracle planning systems

BI analytics tools

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Group Commercial FP&A Manager

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Role Summary

We are seeking a Group Commercial FP&A Manager to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis and Controlling team, with a strong focus on commercial performance and forward-looking financial planning.

The role will own the financial consolidation of the Group Mid-Range Plan (MRP) and lead key commercial performance analyses, including brand profitability, Price-Volume-Mix (PVM), and Gross-to-Net (GTN), translating business drivers into actionable financial insights.

The position will also lead Finance initiatives to strengthen sales forecasting capabilities, including AI-enabled sales forecasting, working closely with Commercial, Group Strategy & IR, IT, and Market/Regional Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Mid-Range Plan Financial Consolidation

• Own the Group financial consolidation of the MRP across regions, brands, and functions.
• Coordinate planning submissions and ensure consistency of assumptions, methodologies, and timelines.
• Consolidate and challenge regional and functional plans, identifying key risks, opportunities, and sensitivities.
• Translate business assumptions into a clear Group financial outlook and provide management with insights into key value drivers.
• Prepare MRP analyses and management materials for senior leadership, Executive Committee, and Board discussions.
• Continuously improve the MRP financial model, consolidation process, and supporting tools.

Commercial & Brand Performance Analysis

• Lead Group-level brand and portfolio profitability analysis.
• Own and develop PVM analysis across brands, markets, and product categories.
• Lead GTN analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyse performance versus prior year, budget, forecast, and MRP, translating commercial developments into clear financial insights.

AI-Enabled Sales Forecasting

• Lead Finance initiatives related to AI-enabled and predictive sales forecasting.
• Define Finance and business requirements and ensure alignment with Group planning processes.
• Partner with Commercial, Data & Analytics, IT, and Regional teams to develop and implement forecasting capabilities.
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve forecasting through advanced analytics, automation, and AI.
• Drive adoption of new forecasting methodologies and translate analytical outputs into actionable management insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Group Finance within a multinational organization.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience with PVM, profitability, GTN, and sales forecasting.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with exposure to Injectable Aesthetics and/or Dermatology/Skincare.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with PBCS/ORACLE/ other planning systems, BI tools, and advanced analytics/AI is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial FP&A expertise, with the ability to translate sales, pricing, volume, mix, and GTN drivers into clear financial insights.
• Strong planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities, with the ability to challenge assumptions and identify key risks, opportunities, and sensitivities.
• Strong ownership mindset with a hands-on approach, high accountability, and a focus on driving topics through to completion.
• Strong cross-functional partnering and influencing skills across Commercial, Strategy, Regional Finance, Data & Analytics, and IT.
• Strong focus on simplification, automation, and continuous improvement, including the use of advanced analytics and AI-enabled forecasting.