Senior Business Finance Partner Pharma

Qui sommes-nous ?

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.

Votre 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.

Qui êtes-vous ?

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

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