Director, Finance BP - Alliances & Post Deal Management

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President, R&D Finance and Business Planning & Evaluation, the Director, Finance BP - Alliances & Post Deal Management will manage external strategic alliances, providing finance support during negotiations and post-deal management. This role offers strategic exposure and leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Your key relationships include:

• Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management
• VP, Global Head of Licensing
• VP, Global Head of Business Development
• VP, Head of Controlling & Reporting, and tax
• Senior Director, Finance Business Partner Late-Stage Development
• Senior Director, Finance Business Planning and Evaluation
• Heads of finance for CSL’s segments

The Role:

• Build relationships with R&D, Business Development, Alliance Management, and external partners.
• Lead finance requirements for CSL Alliance assets, ensuring financial responsibilities are met.
• Manage CSL’s Post Deal Governance process, ensuring accurate management information.
• Track financial obligations and maintain related databases.
• Support financial analysis during negotiations, contract reviews, and ongoing alliance management.
• Coordinate with external finance teams and internal stakeholders for financial governance and reporting.
• Develop and maintain processes for alliance financial management and reporting.
• Provide insights for forecasting, planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development of business cases and complex financial analyses.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or related; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Certification such as CA/CPA/CMA desirable.
• 10+ years in finance, with experience in business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, alliance finance, and portfolio finance, preferably in Pharma R&D or similar.
• Leadership experience, managing teams and influencing cross-functional groups.
• Expertise in financial modeling, M&A, and deal support; BD negotiation experience advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships across levels and functions effectively.