Director, Finance Business Partner, Italy

Finance Business Partner Italy & Iberia / Finance Director

Shape the Future of Two Strategic Markets. At Incyte, sustainable growth is built through thoughtful decisions, long‑term planning and close partnership across the business.

Job Purpose

The role supports the general managers and leadership teams in Italy and Iberia, ensuring that today’s performance remains strong while preparing the organization for future portfolio evolution, changing market dynamics and emerging opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Partner the Business – Act as the strategic Finance Business Partner to the General Managers and Leadership Teams across Italy and Iberia, building trusted relationships that enable constructive challenge, informed debate and better business decisions, and providing financial perspectives to balance ambition with disciplined execution.
• Shape Strategic Planning – Lead the financial planning process across both affiliates, translating business priorities into robust financial strategies, and developing annual plans, forecasts and long‑range outlooks that support sustainable growth while adapting to an evolving external environment.
• Guide Investment Decisions – Support the evaluation of commercial opportunities, market‑access scenarios and strategic investments, providing clear financial analysis that enables leadership to prioritise resources effectively and maximise value creation.
• Prepare for Tomorrow – Work closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Brand Teams to develop scenario planning and financial assessments that position the organization to respond confidently to changing market conditions and future opportunities.
• Deliver Insight That Drives Action – Transform financial data into meaningful business intelligence, presenting complex financial information with clarity to support executive discussions and business planning.
• Connect Finance Across the Organization – Collaborate with International Finance, Shared Services and Corporate Functions to ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence, serving as the financial bridge between local affiliates and International Headquarters.
• Champion Financial Stewardship – Maintain the highest standards of governance, compliance and financial integrity, overseeing statutory reporting, transparency reporting, Gross‑to‑Net management, tax, VAT, audit activities and financial controls while seeking continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Finance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or broader life sciences industry.
• Proven success partnering with senior business leaders in a strategic Finance Business Partner role.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, performance management and business analysis.
• Experience supporting commercial organizations, portfolio planning and investment decision‑making.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to translate financial complexity into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional leadership teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline; an MBA, CPA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Italian is required; Spanish would be an asset.

Pay Range

EUR €110,000.00 – EUR €150,000.00 per year