Company Overview:

CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases.

We have treatments that offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas.

Job Description:

The Affiliate Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations, strategy, and governance for the affiliate, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance with local regulations.

This role supports decision-making by delivering insights on growth strategies, opportunities, and risks, fosters strong partnerships with cross-functional leaders, and drives financial discipline.

The Head of Finance / FBP is responsible for delivering strategic finance leadership in affiliate countries, with a focus on compliance, financial management of demand, strategic advisor, and operational support.

This role is pivotal in providing expert financial guidance, ensuring local regulatory compliance, and influencing financial outcomes without direct reporting lines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic thought partnership and decision support to the Affiliate General Manager.
• Provide financial guidance, advice, and decision support to Affiliate leadership team.
• Analyze and evaluate alternate financial plans to support the organization's objectives and provide sound financial decision-making.
• Risk Advocacy, prompt the organisation to consider risk during decision making, and support organisation in decision making to mitigate risk.

Financial Performance Management:

• Lead the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively monitor and measure financial performance at the Affiliate.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial results by reviewing entries and provide journal entries when required such as for month end accruals.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making by providing enabling insights and recommendations in collaboration with the CSLB Analytics CoE.

Finance Representation:

• Act as the face of Finance to the business, facilitating communication and resolution of queries via other finance pillars such as AO, Tax and Treasury.
• Effectively manage and influence without formal authority in a matrixed environment.
• Ensure the Finance Enterprise Model is understood in the Affiliate and be proactive in resolving any issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline required; Post qualification CA, CPA, MBA preferred.

8+ years' experience in relevant finance roles, ideally within commercial operations and in a multinational setting.

Experience with External Audit Processes (Accounting, Tax, Process Control) is a strong plus.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and natural collaborator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong numerical and analytical skills together with ability to understand and succinctly explain large and complex concepts
• Ability to work autonomously to Drive for Results
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect financial outcomes to business strategies

About Us:

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