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Senior Finance Manager - Europe (pharma)
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Piramal Critical Care is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Europe to act as a strategic finance partner across our European markets. This role is pivotal in driving financial transparency, disciplined planning, and cost optimisation, while enabling Sales and non-finance teams to make confident, data-driven decisions.
You will play a key role in shaping go-to-market strategy, pricing, and profitability, while leading efficiency and cost-saving initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives.
Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales and cross-functional, non-finance teams, providing clear insight into budgets, spend, and financial impact
Deliver transparent P&L, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making
Partner with support functions to interpret budgets, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs. actual analysis with a strong focus on visibility and alignment
Identify and drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives across operating expenses
Support 3PL and logistics operations, including spend analysis, efficiency reviews, and contract economics
Coordinate with CFOs and Financial Controllers on transfer pricing studies and related-party compliance
Support cash flow forecasting, working capital initiatives, and financial performance reviews
Contribute to audits, governance, and compliance activities
Develop and oversee robust financial planning processes, including forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, including KPI analysis, trend identification, and risk/opportunity assessment
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of key business decisions
Education, Experience & Key Competencies
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial finance, expense management, budgeting, and variance analysis
Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial data into actionable insights
Strong track record of delivering cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing deadlines
Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial analysis tools
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