Senior Business Finance Partner Pharma

Who we are ? The Pierre Fabre Group, of the Pierre Fabre Foundation, is a global company with a unique position: the alliance of pharmaceutical and dermocosmetic expertise.

A pharmaceutical group with a strong positioning: medical and natural

The second largest dermocosmetic laboratory in the world

The second largest French private pharmaceutical group

Market leader in France for products sold without a prescription in pharmacies.

Your mission

Ensure

strategy formulation, planning and performance management

for the within Pierre Fabre Pharma Italy, fully compliant with Group standards and procedures, and aligned with the affiliate’s strategic priorities.

Act as a

proactive Finance Business Partner

to the PFP General Manager and the Affiliate CFO by:

Leading

the preparation and challenge of the

budget, estimates and rolling monthly forecasts , ensuring clear linkage to strategic and operational drivers and alignment between the different function involved in the forecasting process.

Assessing and optimising

the overall

affiliate P&L

, including:

Detailed analysis of

gross margin

(price, mix, discount, and other drivers),

Review of

operating expenses

versus budget/forecast and identification of corrective actions.

Identifying risks and opportunities

on profitability and

co‑designing contingency plans

with business stakeholders to protect and enhance performance.

Continuously monitoring business trends

(sales, market dynamics, launches, access, promotions) and

anticipating their financial impact , providing early warning and scenario analyses.

Analysing working capital evolution

(DSO, inventory and other key components) and recommending actions to

optimise cash generation

and support Group cash flow objectives.

Provide

effective support and collaboration

to central accounting and support functions, ensuring consistency, data quality and adherence to Group policies.

Act as the

primary point of contact for PFM Italy with HQ Performance & Financial Management (PFM) Finance , ensuring:

Alignment of

methodologies, KPIs, and reporting frameworks

between affiliate and HQ,

High–quality, timely

performance reporting and narratives ,

Transparent communication of affiliate risks, opportunities and strategic initiatives.

Who you are ? The position operates within one of the Group’s largest pharma affiliates, in a

highly dynamic and competitive market , where performance expectations from both local Management (GM, BU Directors, Affiliate CFO) and Head Office (Corporate Performance Management and central Finance) are high. The role is at the crossroads of

operations and corporate oversight , requiring constant interaction with line personnel across BUs and functions, as well as regular alignment with head‑office teams on methodologies, KPIs and narratives.

The environment is characterized by

frequent business changes

(portfolio evolution, launches, pricing and access developments, shifting promotional priorities) and strict

regulatory and compliance constraints . Within this context, the position must ensure that financial information is

relevant, reliable and timely , and that all deliverables comply with

Group standards, procedures, IFRS principles and audit requirements , while also meeting tight

planning and reporting deadlines .

The most complex problems to solve involve:

Translating evolving business strategies and operational plans into

robust budgets, forecasts and performance analyses , despite uncertainty and incomplete information.

Balancing

short‑term performance pressures

with the

long‑term sustainable profitability

of the affiliate, including protection of IBT and optimisation of cash flow.

Ensuring

data consistency and quality

across multiple systems and sources, and turning large volumes of data into

clear, actionable insights

for Management and Head Office.

Challenging and supporting investment and resource allocation decisions in a context of

constrained budgets

and ambitious growth objectives.

To succeed in this context, the role requires:

Excellent business acumen

to understand market dynamics, commercial strategies and their financial implications.

Superior financial technical expertise

to analyse the full P&L, balance sheet and working capital, and to anticipate financial risks and opportunities.

Strong IT and BI awareness , particularly in data management and business intelligence tools, to design and use steering tools and dashboards effectively.

A high

capacity to foresee financial risks , adapt to changing priorities and re‑sequence work as needed, without requiring continuous guidance.

The position enjoys a

high level of autonomy

in organising its work, prioritising analyses and proposing corrective or preventive actions, while operating within the framework of Group policies and timelines. It is expected to proactively alert Management to deviations, propose solutions, and drive the implementation and follow‑up of agreed actions. The role contributes directly to the

development and performance of the subsidiary , by supporting informed decision‑making, ensuring financial discipline, and fostering a strong performance culture in line with Group expectations.

Education:

MASTER level (5 years of higher education in management/finance)

Proficiency in English or French

Experience:

At least 10 years in dynamic companies preferably in the Pharma, OTC or CHC industry

Interpersonal skills:

Ambition

Sense of customer service

Responsiveness and ability to anticipate

Communication and presentation skills

Thoroughness

Analytical ability

Summarizing ability

Open-mindedness /Curiosity

What we offer:

Permanent contract

Labour contract applied: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico

Classification level and salary will be commensurate with experience and profile’s completeness with activities and skills required for the role.

Gross annual salary ranges between €65.000 and €75.000

We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.

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