Finance Manager - FP&A

Galderma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology company seeks an FP&A Manager for the UK & Ireland to enhance financial performance and strategic direction. The role involves managing a team, budget planning, and supporting commercial decisions. Qualified applicants should have at least 5 years in a similar role, alongside knowledge of UK GAAP or international standards. This position offers a chance to influence strategy through data-driven insight in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Aesthetics/Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IAS contractual knowledge or similar experience from other countries.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with mainframe accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and support the FP&A team.
• Lead budgeting and mid-range planning activities.
• Act as a finance business partner to Sales and Marketing.
• Drive the design and implementation of executive-level reporting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Innovative thinker

Team player with a strong customer oriented focus

Experience with mainframe accounting systems

Strong analytical skills

Education

Qualified Account (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICSA)

Degree level education

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.

Purpose of the Job

As the FP&A Manager for the UK & Ireland, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance, strategic direction, and commercial decision‑making of the business. Partnering closely with the Senior Leadership Team, marketing, sales, and global finance stakeholders, you will own core forecasting, performance reporting, and analytical processes that drive growth and profitability. This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings strong technical expertise, and is motivated by influencing strategy through data‑driven insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop the FP&A Team Manage, coach, and support two Financial Analysts and oversee work from Genpact IBP, ensuring high‑quality outputs and growth.
• Lead Budgeting & Mid‑Range Planning Play a central role in the annual Budget planning cycles and monthly outlook, ROI analysis, and deck development.
• Support Commercial Decision‑Making Act as a finance business partner to Sales and Marketing, evaluating launches, trade spend initiatives, and KPIs.
• Produce Executive‑Level Reporting & Presentations Drive the design and implementation of the value‑added reporting and analytics for UK & Ireland.
• Oversee Month‑End Performance Reporting Deliver accurate monthly P&L performance, including sales submissions, inventory, samples, and Price/Volume/Mix analysis.
• Drive Business Reviews & S&OP Financials Represent finance in Monthly Business Reviews and the S&OP process, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Manage Trade Spend & Marketing Investment Control trade spend and variable marketing accruals, ensuring accuracy, governance, and commercial visibility.
• Lead COGS & Margin Analysis Analyse monthly COGS and GM% variances, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Ensure Strong Financial Controls & Governance Maintain adherence to GICFR, review purchase requisitions in Coupa, and drive continuous process improvements.

Profile Requirements and Competencies

Education

• Qualified Account (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICSA) preferred
• Degree level education required

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Aesthetics / Pharmaceutical / FMCG industry

Competencies

• UK GAAP and IAS Contractual knowledge (or similar experience from other countries)
• Innovative thinker, challenging the status quo with the ability to drive change up and down the organisation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience of mainframe accounting systems and good IT skills
• Team player with a strong customer oriented focus / approach
• Meet timely deadlines and accept responsibility for the tasks taken on by their team.