Country CFO

Job Description Summary

• Lead the Finance function for complex country organization. (Commercial and Production)
• Has complete responsibility across all aspects of country.
• To define and build up the structures, general policies and strategies of Sandoz Turkiye for financial issues in a view of business requirements.
• As a member of Sandoz Country Executive Committee, playing key role in coordinating and steering projects with financial content between various company units.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:  

• Manage the execution of regional / global strategies and develop strategic long-term financial and business plans.
• Manage the budgeting process and prepare long term financial forecasts in relation to developing future strategies for the Division/Business Unit, and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
• Manage performance in Finance, monitor business performance against set objectives and take corrective measures, as required.
• Engage proactively in external and commercial activities with the objective of driving growth, productivity and efficiency for the business.
• Lead the implementation of risk management processes, financial compliance and controls (Business Process Controls [BPC], Internal and External Audits) and manage the correct and timely implementation of financial, purchasing and control processes and policies and ensure adherence thereof.
• Manage and integrate services delivered to the organization (define processes, agree and track Service Level Agreements [SLAs]).
• Manage market studies and financial analyses and set stretch objectives based on external / competitor benchmark.
• Manage and develop teams of experienced Finance professionals and builds global talent pipeline.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
• Contribute to the strategy development of the organization and ensure the execution within the function
• Drive the budgeting process, develop, and implement strategic long term financial and business plans, ensuring alignment across the organization and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Lead the business in managing financial performance, monitor business performance against set objectives and take corrective measures as required.
• Engage proactively in external and commercial activities with the objective of diriving growth, proactivity and efficiency for the business.
• Oversee the management and development of large Finance Teams and builds global talent pipeline.

Work Experience:

• Min. BA degree in related fields
• Previous CFO experience with management of large Finance Teams
• Pharmaceutical company experience
• BPA and FRA knowledge
• Strong leadership skills
• Functional Breadth, People Leadership, Project Management.
• Fluent in English/Turkish

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Coaching, Corporate Governance, Decision Support, Effective Communications, Financial And Management Reporting, Market Understanding, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision Making