Senior Manager, Finance EMEA

Role Overview

• Perform detailed, day-to-day Opex tracking, variance analysis, and reporting, supporting OPEX and cost savings/productivity initiatives through transparent reporting and targeted analytics
• Provide proactive budget holder support to Commercial and Medical teams, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and financial policies
• Manage and control transactional volume related to increased headcount, vendor management, and travel/expense reporting
• Generate monthly and quarterly performance reports and review with regional, country, and department managers
• Maintain controllership of expenses, with focus on all OpEx lines directly controlled by the European entities
• Deliver monthly and quarterly results reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action plans, and recommend cost-saving initiatives to achieve financial targets
• Work closely with US-based teams to support procure-to-pay, payroll, management/statutory reporting, IT, HR, and other corporate processes
• Drive process improvement projects with corporate and regional functions to deliver cost and operational efficiencies across the region
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including preparation of accruals and detailed revenue reconciliation across multiple brands, countries, and partner deals
• Lead improvements in FP&A reporting, forecasting, and automation to enhance reliability, efficiency, and insight generation
• Act as the primary liaison for Global Accounting, Supply Chain, and Tax, supporting compliance and minimizing operational risk across the region
• Identify and implement improvements in core financial processes and utilize data analytics (Power BI, Excel) to deliver insights, scenario planning, and support senior stakeholder decision-making

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance (FP&A, Controlling, or Corporate Finance), in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector in a European context
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant field; professional qualification (CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly desirable
• Fluent English required; additional European language (e.g., German, French) a strong asset
• Demonstrable understanding of biotech business drivers, including revenue recognition for complex licensing/partner deals and product launch dynamics
• Strong proficiency in Opex tracking, financial analysis, and budget management
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
• Advanced Microsoft tools skills, including Excel and Power Query, with experience using ERP/financial planning systems and Power BI
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on compliance and financial control
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and act as a liaison with global teams while building strong relationships
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactional activity while maintaining data integrity, alongside strong personal effectiveness (resilience, accountability, and self-motivation)

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Volunteer days
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans