Junior Financial Analyst

Galderma S.A.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology company in London is seeking a Jr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis activities, providing insights and decision support for the UK & Ireland market. This role involves close collaboration with commercial teams and requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors. Candidates should possess strong analytical and presentation skills, along with a university degree in Business or Economics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in Pharmaceutical or FMCG industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of strategies for the UK&I organization.
• Assist with the annual operating budget and forecasting.
• Act as finance business partner for marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Customer-focused

Innovative thinking

Education

University Degree in Economics or Business Administration

Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICSA)

Tools

Mainframe accounting systems

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.

Job Purpose

Jr. Financial Analyst supports the Financial Planning & Analysis activities within the fast-growing UK & Ireland market, providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the business leadership. Reviews performance against objectives and acts as a business partner to Business Units, developing insights into key business drivers / KPIs, turning them into actionable recommendations to achieve results. Support in managing forecasts and budgets, resource allocation and productivity initiatives and maintain financial KPIs.

This role involves close business partnering with the Commercial team members to support appropriate decision making to grow the business and the profitability of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the execution of set strategies for UK&I organization and the correct and timely implementation of business controlling processes and ensure
• Support Latest Forecast for Sales and OPEX and agree latest 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.
• Assist with the annual operating budget, forecasting and multi-year planning process.
• Review monthly Sales submission, including PVM 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)
• Liaise with regional and global office on month-end and ad hoc queries for the UK & Ireland
• 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
• Conducting value added analyses, e.g. Resource Allocation, Profitability analyses,

- Benchmarking to recommend short and long-term targets and improvement areas.
- Providing leadership in preparing business cases
• Ensure adherence with Galderma Internal Control Framework (GICFR), as applicable

Profile Requirements and Competencies:

Key Skills / Experience Required:
Education:
• University Degree in Economics or Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Qualified Account (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICSA) preferred

Work Experience:
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the Pharmaceutical / FMCG industry or Big 4 consulting background (transaction advisory services)

Competencies:
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, quickly changing work environment and ability to operate in a global matrix environment
• Innovative thinker, challenging the status quo with the ability to drive change up and down the organisation
• 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)

• 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