• BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent with a CPA, CA or similar accounting qualification. Relevant experience at a supervisory level. Tax, Treasury and Financial Accounting experience required. Must have a significant in-depth proficiency in all aspects of accounting and finance, including technical aspects (HGB, SOX and USGAAP included).
• Strong, proven business partnering mentality based on a genuine interest for the underlying business. Has the maturity and awareness to strike a balance between supporting and challenging the business.
• Expertise developed in difficult P&R environment with National Healthcare system and individual sick funds in order to evaluate and support pricing strategies, disruptive scenarios, competitive positioning.
• Expanded knowledge of complex pricing structures, rebates and innovative pricing agreements to support business decision and the expertise of respective accounting requirements.
• Balance results-oriented and process-oriented approach with the ability to facilitate and ensure Country General Manager and other Leadership Team members are best placed to achieve success. Be optimistic but realistic in your approach.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a leader yet is hands-on. Consistently retains a sense of the ‘bigger picture’ and the most important levers.
• Ability to simplify and deliberately distinguish the vital few from the trivial many, eliminates the nonessentials and removes obstacles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an inquisitive mind which is able to think outside-the-box, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation with multiple functions, together with a positive attitude and strong work ethic required.
• Possess an open and transparent approach to working with colleagues, combined with the ability to work and succeed in a non-political way.
• Proven leadership capability: ability to manage, motivate and develop (coach) a team.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, biotech would be an advantage, as would exposure to US corporate environments.
• An in-depth knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system and proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).

• Demonstrate ethical and moral conduct
• Be trustworthy
• Be thorough, consistent and fair
• Adhere to regulatory, scientific and company policies and procedures
• Share data appropriately and protect confidential information

• Respect people of all backgrounds and experiences
• Seek diverse perspectives to drive innovation
• Encourage and support each other
• Recognize and mitigate unconscious bias
• Consider multiple pathways to success

• Focus on shared goals
• Be flexible and apply your skills where required
• Listen to and value the contributions of others
• Share information and good ideas across organizations
• Celebrate and recognize accomplishments

• Set high standards
• Teach and learn continuously to build expertise
• Serve customers by meeting or exceeding expectations
• Balance thoroughness and efficiency to deliver quality
• Act in the best interests of the entire company

• Take ownership for your words and actions
• Fulfill your commitments responsively
• Provide progress updates proactively
• Admit and learn from mistakes
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