Financial Analyst UK & Ireland

Galderma S.A.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dermatology leader seeks a Financial Analyst for the UK & Ireland market in London. The role involves driving business strategy, supporting sales forecasts, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, a minimum of 3 years' experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work culture tailored for personal growth and accountability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with bonus structure

Hybrid work culture

Diversity & inclusion

Personalized career path establishment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the Pharmaceutical or FMCG industry.
• Fluent in English and knowledgeable in UK GAAP and IAS contractual specifics.
• Ability to meet timely deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement business strategy for the UK&I organization.
• Support rolling forecast for sales and OPEX by coordinating with relevant managers.
• Act as finance business partner to marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Mainframe accounting systems

PBCS

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 shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring 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 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 ensuring 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.
• Manage trade spend entries and accruals at month‑end.
• Review and approve 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 believes 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.