Senior Finance Manager – SEE (Southeast Europe)

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

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The Senior Finance Manager SEE plays a key role in ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and business partnering across the SEE region, with a particular focus on the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The role combines technical accounting expertise, financial control, planning and analysis, and close collaboration with commercial and cross-functional stakeholders. 

The position requires a hands-on finance leader who ensures strict adherence to IFRS, internal controls, and local tax regulations while providing high-quality financial insights to support decision-making and business performance.

Your day at Ferring

Financial Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure strict implementation and adherence to IFRS standards and Internal control guidelines across relevant markets. 

• Ensure compliance with local tax, fiscal, and finance-related regulations in the respective countries. 

• Identify potential financial, tax, or compliance risks in a timely manner and propose appropriate corrective actions. 

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external audits as required. 

Financial Reporting & Controlling 

• Lead and oversee monthly financial reporting and control activities, including: 

• Sales reporting 

• Intercompany transactions 

• P&L and Balance Sheet analysis 

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of financial reports. 

Business Partnering & Analysis 

• Act as a proactive Finance Business Partner, supporting commercial and operational teams with financial insights and analysis. 

• Conduct cost analysis and ad-hoc financial analyses to support business decisions. 

• Provide financial input to key projects and strategic initiatives across SEE. 

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (SEE Country coordination) 

• Support and coordinate short-term and long-term forecasting and budgeting processes, including: 

• Preparation of financial templates 

• Data entry and validation 

• Collaboration with local and regional stakeholders 

Systems, Tools & Processes 

• Ensure proper use and operation of NAVISION in line with assigned roles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

• Maintain and update the Pricing Database for Czech Republic & Slovakia. 

• Oversee and manage the Concur expense system and related processes. 

• Support finance administration and validation activities as required. 

Delegation of Authority 

• Authorized to approve agreements and payments within delegated authority limits. 

Backup Responsibilities 

Acts as backup for: 

• IT support-related finance matters 

• Tax-related processes 

• Month-end closing process 

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Technical & Professional Skills 

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls 

• Solid understanding of local tax and financial regulations (CZ/SK preferred) 

• Experience with ERP systems (NAVISION is a plus) 

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills 

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting 

Business & Analytical Skills 

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail 

• Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into business insights 

• Problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities 

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills 

• People management experience (leading small teams preferred) 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a multicultural environment 

• Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented mindset 

Preferred Background 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 

• Minimum 10 years of relevant finance experience (preferably in multinational or pharmaceutical environment) 

• Experience in regional finance roles is an advantage 

• Fluent in English (additional SEE languages are a plus) 

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

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