Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller

Merck & Co.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 246,000 - 338,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 246k-338k PLN

Flexible schedules

Cafeteria program

Holiday bonus

Healthcare & life insurance

Employee saving plan

Job summary

Lundbeck seeks a Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller to drive financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support across Enabling Functions, Global Marketing, Business Development and Commercial Operations. You will partner with senior stakeholders and influence key business decisions through insightful analysis and long-term planning.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and contributing to global Finance strategy, with a focus on translating data

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in controlling, finance or accounting in an international environment.
• Experience in financial controlling, business partnering and supporting senior stakeholders in a complex international environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to translate data and risk into timely recommendations.
• Coaching and mentoring junior finance colleagues.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; professional qualifications advantageous.
• Fluent English (C1).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring to junior finance roles.
• Drive financial planning, performance management and strategic decision support across multiple business units.
• Influence business decisions by delivering analysis, business case modelling and risk assessments.
• Contribute to global strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and support the development of Group Finance strategy.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CPA/CIMA/CIA) advantageous

Job description

Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller – Enabling Functions, FP&A and Commercial

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who will act as a senior finance expert and trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, including Executive Management. You will drive financial planning, performance management and strategic decision support across Enabling Functions, Global Marketing, Business Development and Commercial Operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions through insightful analysis, business case modelling and long‑term planning, and to contribute to global strategic initiatives and the development of Group Finance strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring to junior finance roles.
• Drive financial planning, performance management and strategic decision support across multiple business units.
• Influence business decisions by delivering insightful analysis, business case modelling and risk assessments.
• Contribute to global strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and support the development of Group Finance strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in controlling, finance or accounting in an international environment.
• Proven experience in financial controlling, business partnering and supporting senior stakeholders in a complex international environment.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior executives and influencing business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with extensive senior stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to translate data, business insight and risk assessment into sound, timely and decision‑useful recommendations.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and supporting junior finance colleagues.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, CIA) are an advantage.
• Fluent English communication skills (C1).

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: 246 000 – 338 360 PLN gross.
• Flexible working arrangements (flexible weekly and daily schedules).
• Cafeteria program.
• Unique recognition system.
• Holiday bonus.
• Comfortable, modern office with top‑notch equipment and well‑equipped relax rooms.
• Robust integration and event framework.
• Private healthcare and life insurance.
• Employee capital plans (retirement saving system).

Lundbeck is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.