Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Milan, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days smart working)

Department: Finance

Job type: Full Time

Join us and make a difference when it matters most! 

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. 

The Team

The Financial Controller will support all Finance operations of Italia Mundipharma Business, including analysis, accounting, business partnering in close collaboration with Country Finance Lead, cross functional business team and Global Finance Organization. It’s a great opportunity for curious talent who want to develop into a true finance leader.

Role and Responsibilities

• Execution and optimization of FP&A activities - Prepare comprehensive financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and conduct KPI monitoring to support strategic line management

• Accounts Payables oversight - Supervise the FSSC in invoice processing, manage vendor master data, and ensure all payments align with internal approval limits.

• Controlling Logistic - Oversee inventory valuation, write-offs, and warehouse movement reports to maintain precise accounting records.

• Controlling reports: Establish and maintain meaningful for business reporting

• Closing & Accruals: Manage monthly closing activities, including accrual accounting, payroll reconciliations, and fixed asset register maintenance

• Reporting Excellence: Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales and OPEX reports, ensuring all data is accurately reflected in the Tagetik system

• Support in Controlling projects: Delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial records and reports including general ledger and financial statements, in accordance with local GAAPs

• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate documentation for internal/external audits and handle information requests from public authorities.

• ERP Integration: Serve as a key contributor to the rollout and integration of the new SAP system.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to prepare budget submissions and distribute month-end files to business areas

What you’ll bring

• Academic Foundation: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management would be ideal

• Professional Background - Proven accounting/finance experience, preferably within an international or pharmaceutical setting.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Tagetik, and Esker would be an advantage

• Strong knowledge of international finance standards and compliance with and a proven track record facing audits.

• High-level mastery of Microsoft Office, with "power user" capabilities in Excel.

• Excellent written and spoken English is required for this global environment.

• Previous experience within a Big 4 firm is considered a significant advantage.

• Analytical Mindset - A structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to solve complex problems under tight deadlines.

• Stakeholder Management - Proven ability to build effective working relationships across diverse functional teams.

• A self-starter with a global mindset, a high capacity for confidentiality, and a passion for making a positive difference.

What we offer in return

• Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme 

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect. 

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.  

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.  

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