Finance Lead, Portugal

Job Description

As Finance Lead Portugal you will be a key contributor in the Biogen Iberian Finance team. You are leading all local finance, business operations and business services areas.

• In this role you will be managing all aspects of financial and resource planning, including the development of long range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts through close coordination with local management and the Iberian finance team.
• Monitor ongoing business performance against budgets/forecasts and understand and report on reasons for variances, advising local management and the Iberian Head of Finance on any actions required.
• Lead in-depth monthly and quarterly financial reviews and highlight key issues for local and international management
• Review and provide input on new investment proposals, assist in development of business cases, and coordinate with international finance to obtain approvals
• Provide ad hoc analytic support for key business issues and decisions, including product pricing, competitive analysis, and commercial ROI analyses
• Work with HR team to ensure that local employee benefits are providing value for money as well as a competitive advantage including partners management in this area.
• Ensure that all procedures are in compliance with Corporate policy as well as local law and company assets and interests are safeguarded
• Local responsibility for Facilities and Business Services, Distribution, Payroll and Business Operations

Location: Lisbon as per our 50% hybrid work policy

What you’ll do

1.  Provide strategic financial support to the organization.

• Provide rigorous and incisive analysis of revenue and its components, margins/ratios and profit/contribution to drive improved performance.
• Lead on analysis of, and reduction in DSO levels within the affiliate, including working closely with external stakeholders
• Review and oversee the coordination of sales and orders forecasting and reporting
• Monitor ongoing business performance against budgets/forecasts/KPI’s. Report on reasons for variances, advising local management on any appropriate action.
• Review and input on new investment proposals. Assist in the development of business cases, and coordinate with global finance to obtain approvals

2.  Compliance with rules and regulations

• Ensure that all procedures are in compliance with Corporate policies, local laws, US accounting practices and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as local statutory accounting principles, fiscal rules and payroll.
• Manage any communication with external and internal auditors as required, statutory fiscal & accounting authorities, as well as with legal advisors; update affiliate and corporate management on changes in local financial practices
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of reporting systems in line with EFPIA requirements as well as any local regulatory financial requirements.

3.  FP&A management

• Oversee all aspects of financial and resource planning, including the development of long range plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts through close coordination with local management and the Iberian finance team.
• Key contact to Value and Access (V&A) and leading the translation of V&A insights into pricing forecasts.
• Lead in-depth monthly and quarterly financial reviews, highlighting key issues and insights for local and international management consideration.
• Lead financial reviews and play a key role in other business reviews and Annual Operating Plan.
• Develop reports and data to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of decision making.
• Understand patient trends, derive supply needs and manage demand planning.
• Manage logistics providers, and ensure acceptable operational standards through the whole supply chain, including credit limits.
• Review Sales Incentive compensation plans.
• Oversight of all accounting matters with regards to revenue recognition, balance sheet review, and closing activities.
• Responsible for in-time preparation and audit of the Financial Statement and Corporate Income Tax Return.

5.  Facilities, Business Services, Payroll, and IT

• Local responsible person for Facilities including facility management, fleet cars, employee’s security, working conditions and office organization.
• Local responsible person for Business Services & Support (credit cards, fleet management, travel, purchasing)
• Local responsible person for the full payroll process.

6.  People management

• Recruit and develop a high functioning team. Ensure adherence to corporate values and behaviors. Provide and encourage feedback.
• Develop and promote talent, organize succession planning and ensure that team members have a meaningful development plan
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Who you are:

You are a highly motivated self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  Able to deal with ambiguity and quickly assess impact of issues and decisions that will impact the affiliate and communicate and escalate if needed. You demonstrate the appropriate technical skills, you are detail and process oriented to ensure the highest quality deliverables for the business. Communication and organization are critical, as this role will routinely be working with the international Finance organization, local organization.  Interpersonal savvy will also be important as this role will have many customers, as well as being the customer to many providers. Must have a high level of business acumen and managerial courage, as well as irreproachable ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required). Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) desirable
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or senior finance management role. Advisable management experience.
• Experience in FP&A, Accounting, Budgeting, internal controls, strategic decision support to business units
• Experience within pharmaceutical company preferred
• Fluent in Portuguese, proficient in English, Spanish a plus

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.