Senior Manager (m/f/x) - Plan to Forecast (P2F) & Cost Controlling

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10.05.2025

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Daiichi Sankyo, with over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 countries, is committed to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines. Our focus areas in Europe include cardiovascular health and oncology, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, with affiliates across Europe and Canada.

We are seeking a Senior Manager (m/f/x) - Plan to Forecast (P2F) & Cost Controlling at our Munich headquarters.

The Position:

• Lead the regional scope of Global Business Services (GBS) in the 'Plan to Forecast' processes, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlling.
• Support the development and stabilization of GBS organizational structures and processes in the European Service Center.
• Collaborate with service line teams and ensure interface coverage and process efficiency.
• Manage activities related to P2F and cost controlling, including cost analysis, monitoring, and adherence to guidelines.
• Design and oversee cost allocation logic and cycles, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies, implement measures for compliance, and serve as the main contact for cost accounting and allocations.
• Ensure data validation, reconciliation, and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain documentation for internal controls and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior colleagues and participate in or lead projects to optimize processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., CMA) preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in Controlling, Management Accounting, or related fields, with relevant experience in Group or Management Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of international experience, preferably in a global environment.
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role, with stakeholder management skills.

Skills and Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Finance & Controlling, IFRS, and accounting principles.
• Excellent project and process management skills, including process design and optimization.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO, reporting tools (SAP Analytics Cloud, Qlik, Power BI), and MS Office.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Excellent communication, intercultural collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Customer-centric approach and strong business partnering mentality.
• Ability to work constructively in conflicts and dynamic environments, especially within GBS or shared services.
• Knowledge of pharma industry is a plus.