Finance Director, UK & Ireland

Almirall; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biopharmaceuticals is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join their UK/Ireland Leadership Team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive financial support, driving business partnership, and optimizing results through efficient planning and analysis. You will lead budgeting processes, collaborate with various departments, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines. If you have a strong background in finance, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector, and possess excellent analytical skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving patient health.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Finance and Accounting with international focus.
• Several years of experience in finance, preferably in pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Support strategic implementation and ensure budget adherence.
• Analyze commercial operations for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Cost Management

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Working

Education

ACA or CIMA qualified

Degree in Economics or Business

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems (preferably SAP)

PowerBI

Job description

About Almirall

We care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we are committed to providing tools, knowledge and science to improve the health of patients worldwide. We research, develop, manufacture and commercialize our own medicines as well as a portfolio of licensed products tailored to the needs of different therapeutic areas. Today, our products are available in over 70 countries on 5 continents through 15 subsidiaries.

Almirall is an international biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona. Our strategic focus is on skin health. In order to achieve our corporate goal "Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life.", we as a team give our best every day. Because our mission is to improve the quality of life of skin patients, understand their needs and use science to provide innovative medical solutions. The patient is always at the centre of everything we do. To fulfil our mission, we are continuously expanding our portfolio and focusing on promising innovations, particularly in the field of biologics.

How we work

Our strong values: Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity, are incorporated into everything we do, and they are behind our mission and vision which guide us today and lead us to the future.

Why work with us

Find out what we offer and what our employees say about their experience working at Almirall here !

Position Summary/Mission

As a trusted member of the UK/Ireland Leadership Team, provide comprehensive financial support with a strong focus on business partnership, while driving empowerment and accountability through coaching, feedback, and collaboration. Contribute to the result optimization of the affiliates through efficient planning, reporting and analysis.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and forecasting processes. Align with the different departments ensuring that the performance ratios are aligned with corporate guidelines.
• Partner with the General Manager and the local Leadership team, of which you will be a member of, to generate a high performing culture and environment.
• Support strategic implementation and ensure budget adherence and effective financial decision making.
• Support commercial launch readiness for new products.
• Analyze commercial operations to pinpoint opportunities for improved efficiencies.
• Create and maintain a close cooperation with our Spanish HQs.
  Deliver qualitative and timely Financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain appropriate business risk management strategies and internal control processes in accordance with Almiralls’ policies.
• Participate in the monthly sales demand planning to ensure consistent and reliable integration of sales/commercial performance and future demand needs.
• Preparation of the annual financial accounts according to UK accounting rules and IFRS. Organize and manage the necessary reviews by the external auditors.
• Submit timely tax declarations with the support of the tax consultants.
• Lead and develop a team of two—the Business Controller and the National Commercial Manager. In collaboration with the National Commercial Manager, negotiate and implement commercial agreements with wholesalers and hospitals to maximize account profitability and return on investment.

Required Education & Experience

• Qualified in Finance and Accounting (ACA or CIMA) with a focus on international accounting, business valuation, controlling, and finance. A degree in economics or business is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on business partnering and controlling, while also covering all other essential financial areas.
• Several years of experience in similar position working in an international environment, preferable in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector, as well as a track record of success and progression within the finance function, especially in the areas of financial control, cost management, financial planning and forecasting.
• Knowledge of procurement processes is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge in IFRS and UK accounting rules.
• Good knowledge of MS office and experience in ERP systems, preferable SAP, experience in PowerBI a plus.
• Excellent English language skills.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on mentality.
• Collaborative working style in a multinational matrix environment.
• Analytical skills and entrepreneurial thinking.