Financial Analyst UK & Ireland

Galderma; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology company is seeking a Financial Analyst to support business planning and analysis in the UK & Ireland market. This role involves driving business strategy, supporting sales forecasts, and partnering with marketing and sales teams for new product evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. The position also offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus structure

Extended benefit package

Hybrid work culture

Personalized career path

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry.
• Experience with financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement business strategy for the UK & Ireland.
• Support Sales and OPEX rolling forecasts.
• Act as finance business partner to marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of UK GAAP and IAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Mainframe accounting systems

Reporting tools (PBCS)

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Information

Job Title: Financial Analyst UK & Ireland

Location: London

Job Description

This role will support the Business Planning & Analysis activities within the fast-growing UK & Ireland market, providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving and implementing business strategy for cluster of markets Supporting the execution of set strategies for UK&I organization and the correct and timely implementation of business controlling processes and ensure adherence thereof.
• Support Rolling Forecast for Sales and OPEX and agree rolling forecast by brand with relevant managers, including timely submission of forecast in reporting tool (PBCS). Coordinate with Global Business Services for timely and accurate submission.
• Review monthly Sales submission, including RIG/OG analysis and manual exceptions if applicable
• Management of Trade Spend entries and accruals at month-end
• Review and approval of purchase requisitions in Coupa to ensure adherence with approved budget envelope
• Act as finance business partner to marketing and sales teams and provide support in evaluating new product launches, trade spend initiatives and monthly KPI’s
• In collaboration with Accounting, responsible for timely and accurate submission of performance P&L in PBCS (including performance reporting of inventory and samples)
• Proactively drive performance and carry out value-added analyses on financial data: Trade Spend Analysis, Sales trends, COGS analysis, Customer Profitability Analysis, Functional Expenses, NPV
• Ensure adherence with Galderma Internal Control Framework (GICFR), as applicable

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field. Master´s degree is preferred.
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the Pharmaceutical / FMCG industry or consulting background
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, quickly changing work environment and ability to operate in a global matrix environment
• Strong presentation skills: the ability to understand situations, interdependencies, and challenges in a holistic way; and a proactive attitude are must.
• UK GAAP and IAS Contractual knowledge (or similar experience from other countries)
• Experience of mainframe accounting systems and good IT skills
• Meet timely deadlines

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
• You will participate in feedback Loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.
• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability

Process steps

• Send your CV in English
• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with Talent Acquisition
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.