Senior Finance Manager - Europe (pharma)

Piramal Critical Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to drive financial transparency and cost optimization across European markets. This pivotal role involves crafting go-to-market strategies, delivering P&L analysis, and leading budgeting efforts. Ideal candidates will have a finance/accounting qualification, at least 3 years of experience in commercial finance, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and improve financial performance within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial finance, expense management, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong track record of delivering cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales and non-finance teams.
• Deliver transparent P&L, margin, and profitability analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

Skills

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Piramal Critical Care is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Europe to act as a strategic finance partner across our European markets. This role is pivotal in driving financial transparency, disciplined planning, and cost optimisation, while enabling Sales and non-finance teams to make confident, data-driven decisions.

You will play a key role in shaping go-to-market strategy, pricing, and profitability, while leading efficiency and cost-saving initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales and cross-functional, non-finance teams, providing clear insight into budgets, spend, and financial impact
• Deliver transparent P&L, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making
• Partner with support functions to interpret budgets, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs. actual analysis with a strong focus on visibility and alignment
• Identify and drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives across operating expenses
• Support 3PL and logistics operations, including spend analysis, efficiency reviews, and contract economics
• Coordinate with CFOs and Financial Controllers on transfer pricing studies and related-party compliance
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital initiatives, and financial performance reviews
• Contribute to audits, governance, and compliance activities
• Develop and oversee robust financial planning processes, including forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, including KPI analysis, trend identification, and risk/opportunity assessment
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of key business decisions

Education, Experience & Key Competencies

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial finance, expense management, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial data into actionable insights
• Strong track record of delivering cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial analysis tools
• Experience with SAP / ERP systems and Salesforce