Senior Director Commercial FP&A EUCAN

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads commercial FP&A for BioMarin’s approximately $1B EUCAN region, serving as finance partner to the Regional SVP and leadership team. Oversees revenue planning, forecasting, performance management, OPEX, resource allocation, variance analysis, and executive decision support. Partners with commercial and finance stakeholders across countries, translates complex financial information into actionable insights, and leads, coaches, and develops a team of five finance professionals.
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Who We Are
BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.
Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.
Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations

Senior Director, Commercial FP&A — EUCAN

London (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite)

Closing date: 29th July 2026

About the Opportunity:

BioMarin’s Finance organization plays a critical role in enabling our business strategy, supporting disciplined investment decisions, and helping the company deliver on its commitment to patients. The team partners across functions and geographies to provide financial insight, planning rigor, operational accountability, and strategic decision support.

The Senior Director, Commercial FP&A, EUCAN Region is a key finance leadership role responsible for revenue planning, forecasting, performance management, and OPEX oversight for an approximately $1B regional business. This individual will serve as the primary Finance business partner to the Regional SVP and will sit on the EUCAN regional leadership team.

The role will provide strategic financial leadership, business insight, and operational discipline to support commercial execution, resource allocation, and long-term value creation across the region. This leader will also lead and develop a team of five individual contributors and will be expected to build strong partnerships across Commercial, Finance, and enterprise stakeholders.

Leadership Responsibility:

  • Serve as the primary Finance business partner to the Regional SVP, providing strategic counsel, financial insights, and decision support across the EUCAN Region.
  • Act as a core member of the regional leadership team, helping shape business strategy, investment priorities, and performance management routines.
  • Lead revenue planning, forecasting, and performance management processes for an ~$1B regional business, including monthly and quarterly business reviews, variance analysis, forecast updates, and risk and opportunity assessments.
  • Partner with commercial leadership to understand revenue drivers, pricing dynamics, market trends, country-level performance, and portfolio opportunities and risks.
  • Lead OPEX planning, forecasting, and management across the region, ensuring spending is aligned with strategic priorities, business needs, and financial commitments.
  • Support disciplined resource allocation by evaluating investment choices, trade-offs, productivity opportunities, and ROI expectations.
  • Translate complex business and financial information into clear insights, recommendations, and narratives for senior leadership.
  • Drive consistency, accuracy, and rigor in financial planning assumptions, reporting, and performance insights across countries and business units.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of five individual contributors, building capability, engagement, accountability, and career growth.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, ownership, inclusion, and strategic thinking within the regional FP&A team.

Experience Required:

  • Significant experience in commercial finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or related finance leadership roles, preferably within a complex, matrixed, multinational organization.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting regional or business-unit leadership teams and partnering with senior commercial executives.
  • Strong understanding of revenue planning, forecasting, OPEX management, P&L dynamics, and performance management.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing finance talent.
  • Experience operating as a strategic finance business partner with the ability to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and communicate insights clearly.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.

Required Skills:

  • Executive presence and credibility with senior commercial and finance leaders.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business judgment skills.
  • Ability to simplify complex financial information into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready narratives.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across functions, geographies, and levels.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and attention to detail.
  • High degree of ownership, accountability, integrity, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader who combines strategic perspective, financial rigor, strong partnership skills, and a commitment to developing talent. This individual will be trusted by regional leadership as a thought partner, performance driver, and team leader who can translate business complexity into clear financial direction and actionable decisions.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Skills Required

  • Significant experience in commercial finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or related finance leadership roles
  • Experience in a complex, matrixed, multinational organization
  • Experience supporting regional or business-unit leadership teams and partnering with senior commercial executives
  • Strong understanding of revenue planning, forecasting, OPEX management, P&L dynamics, and performance management
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing finance talent
  • Experience as a strategic finance business partner influencing decisions and communicating insights clearly
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, business judgment, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are often characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, along with FSAs/HSAs and an EAP. Feedback suggests these health offerings are consistently regarded as strong and at times "industry best".
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave and time off are described as generous, with structured vacation progression, dedicated sick time, and a company-observed winter break among many holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth of paid time away is a standout element of the total rewards.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is underpinned by a 401(k) savings plan with a company match. Feedback suggests these retirement programs contribute meaningfully to overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: San Rafael, CA
3,270 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. The company develops and commercializes targeted therapies that address the root cause of the genetic conditions that it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. BioMarin discoveries have led to eight first or best-in-class commercial treatments and a pipeline of multiple product candidates applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach to broader group of genetic disorders. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral. In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity. If you have lost money or provided your personal identifying information, please contact your bank and report the matter to the FBI via www.ic3.gov. We would also suggest you notify your local police department and monitor your credit. We appreciate your interest in BioMarin & encourage you to visit http://careers.biomarin.com/career-areas to review job opportunities.

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