Director, Finance, Italy
Core
Senior finance leader for the Italy country affiliate, serving as strategic business partner to local leadership and primary interface with European Finance.
Role type
Director, Finance (Country Affiliate)
Builds
Financial leadership, standardized finance processes, and operational support for the Italy affiliate.
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
FP&A, business partnering, statutory reporting, governance, internal controls, financial modeling, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, gross-to-net analysis, tax compliance, audit coordination
Preferred skills
Biotechnology/pharmaceuticals industry experience, regional shared services finance model experience, professional accounting qualification
Technologies
Regional finance systems, ERP (implied via shared services)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary finance representative and trusted advisor to the General Manager and local Leadership Team. Partner with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, HR and other business functions to support strategic and operational decision-making. Lead preparation of the annual budget, re-forecasts, three-year operating plan and cash-flow forecasts. Coordinate preparation and review of local statutory financial statements with regional accounting teams and external service providers. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes in partnership with the European Finance organization.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership