Description
For one of our renowned clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, we are looking for a dedicated and qualified Commercial Finance Analyst EMEA (m/f/d) in Basel. Our client is known for innovation, top-quality standards, and pioneering solutions. Join a team that pushes the boundaries of science and sets global benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Act as the finance business partner for Sales and BU teams to ensure financial compliance and support commercial activities in the region.
- Support regional and finance objectives to help achieve business strategies.
- Organize and drive planning and analysis processes, including long-term planning (BSR), annual budget, outlooks, and forecasts for the region.
- Manage monthly closing and reporting processes, including analysis of pricing, sales performance, margins, and sales adjustments.
- Coordinate regional cost control for Sales and Business Development.
- Review accounts receivable and monitor customer payment behaviors.
- Track and monitor rebates accruals versus expectations in collaboration with sales teams.
- Lead the monthly risks and opportunities process with Sales teams.
- Analyze business performance, recommend benchmarks, and identify key risks and opportunities to develop actionable plans.
- Support commercial financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in collaboration with RBU Finance for the region.
- Collaborate with sub-regions and serve as a key stakeholder in the S&OP process.
- Provide recommendations for customer pricing and credit limits, contribute to regional pricing strategies, and manage the approval process with global stakeholders.
- Share responsibility for CHI financial and management accounting in compliance with IFRS and other accounting standards.
- Collaborate with Group Finance Management to ensure efficient financial systems and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the RBU Finance head.
Requirements
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a fast-paced international environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with systems such as SAP BW.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect dots across sales, marketing, and business development.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
Benefits
- 5 weeks of vacation / 40-hour workweek
- Coverage of certification costs
- Reka-Card with a 20% discount on up to CHF 2,400
- CHF 400 contribution towards a fitness subscription