Financial Analyst UK & Ireland

Financial Analyst UK & Ireland

Posted 1 day ago by Galderma

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Financial Analyst for UK & Ireland at Galderma will support Business Planning & Analysis activities, providing insightful analysis and decision support to business leadership in the dermatology sector. This role involves driving business strategy, managing financial processes, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams to evaluate product launches and trade spend initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the Pharmaceutical or FMCG industries, and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and a hybrid working culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive and implement business strategy for the UK & Ireland market.
  • Support execution of strategies and ensure adherence to business controlling processes.
  • Manage Rolling Forecast for Sales and OPEX, coordinating with relevant managers.
  • Review monthly Sales submissions and manage Trade Spend entries and accruals.
  • Act as finance business partner to marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with Accounting for timely submission of performance P&L.
  • Conduct value-added analyses on financial data, including Trade Spend and Customer Profitability Analysis.
  • Ensure adherence to Galderma Internal Control Framework.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in Pharmaceutical/FMCG or consulting.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong presentation skills and proactive attitude.
  • Knowledge of UK GAAP and IAS.
  • Experience with mainframe accounting systems and good IT skills.
  • Ability to meet timely deadlines.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

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 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 ensure 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
  • 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)
  • 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 believe 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.