SBU Specialties Financial Director

Adisseo France S.A.S; Antony; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Benefits program

Career development

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Adisseo seeks a Senior Finance Leader to co-shape and execute the SBU Specialties' financial direction. You will deliver insights across P&L and Balance Sheet, lead a team of controllers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and strategic investments.

The role emphasizes saving costs, robust financial evaluation of projects, and the digitalization of finance processes using SAP and Power BI. Fluency in English and global exposure are valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance, preferably in pharma/chemicals, with manufacturing and commercial controlling experience.
• Fluent in English and international exposure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze key financial and business performance indicators (Sales, Gross Margin, EBIT, FCF, ROCE, inventories).
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and MBR processes.
• Oversee cost structure across manufacturing, purchasing, distribution and SG&A; drive optimization.
• Lead financial reporting and present insights to senior management; ensure compliance with group standards.
• Drive transformation: support SAP, Power BI, and dashboard initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic partnerships

Education

Master's degree in finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome diversity and apply as you are!
At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

As a member of the Strategical Business Unit (SBU) Specialties Leadership Team, you co-shape and co-execute the strategic and operational direction, with a focus on all associated Finance aspects. Reporting to the Executive Director of the SBU and functionally to the Executive VP Finance, you deliver financial insights and acumen and drive key decisions to ensure robust financial leadership and management across the P&L and the Balance Sheet.

Leading a team of SBU controllers and interacting withvarious cross-functional teams, your role balances strategic vision and hands-on execution. You drive financial performance, challenge the status quo, and provide data-driven insights to make Commercial, Industrial and R&I decisions.

Key responsibilities

Financial Performance & Analysis

Monitor and analyze key financial and business performance indicators, including Sales, Gross Margin, EBIT, FCF, ROCE and inventories. Provide clear insights into performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen profitability, cash generation and overall competitiveness.

Strategy, Planning & Investment

Act as a key financial partner in shaping the SBU strategic plan and lead the Forecast, Budget, Strategic Planning and MBR processes. Develop and challenge business cases for industrial and R&I investments, ensuring robust financial evaluation and effective follow-up of project outcomes.

Cost & Expense Management

Oversee the SBU cost structure across manufacturing, purchasing, distribution and SG&A. Challenge cost competitiveness, identify optimization opportunities and ensure disciplined management and tracking of SBU-controlled expenses.

Reporting & Compliance

Lead SBU financial reporting and prepare clear, impactful presentations for senior management. Ensure compliance with Group financial standards and requirements, while coordinating financial matters related to anti-dumping activities.

Tools & Transformation

Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of finance processes, including the implementation and effective use of SAP, Power BI and financial dashboards. Support greater standardization and alignment of processes across the Group and take ownership of relevant Business Process Owner (BPO) responsibilities.

Profile

• Master’s degree in finance and/or Business with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance, ideally in pharmaceutical or chemical environments and with a solid track record in both manufacturing and commercial controlling.
• Leadership experience in matrix organizations and multicultural contexts
• Fluent in English and international experience
• Advanced in SAP, Power BI, Microsoft tools
• Strong leadership with a clear financial vision and hands-on mindset.
• Results-driven, pragmatic, and proactive in execution
• Skilled in analysis, decision support, and business partnering
• Comfortable influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communicator with a collaborative and adaptable mindset

What we offer

• Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
• Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
• Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.