Reporting to the Head of Finance, Behring Commercial, as the Head of Finance, US Commercial, you will be a member of the US Business Leadership team, and assume a strategic role in the management of the region by enabling the business to develop, execute and achieve its financial and operational goals by providing decision support and financial counsel including:
- Maximizing net revenue and profitability
- Ensuring disciplined investment decisions
- Strengthening financial visibility and predictability
- Enabling the business to achieve sustained, high-quality growth
You will play a vital role in guiding and supporting the financial success of CSL Behring and CSL Vifor’s activities in the business unit’s largest and most complex market. You are required to possess a unique combination of financial expertise, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a proven track record to effectively partner with their commercial teams and drive growth in a highly regulated and dynamic industry.
This is a hybrid role, requiring three (3) days of onsite work weekly. #LI-hybrid
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering
- Lead the finance strategy and business partnering activities in collaboration with the GM to successfully achieve business objectives.
- Provide financial guidance, advice, and decision support to Commercial Functions and leaders, including recurring business reviews.
- Collaborate closely with USCO leadership to provide financial insights and support the development and execution of business strategies.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the US ComOps team, understanding their objectives, challenges, and opportunities.
- Analyze and evaluate alternate financial plans to support the organization's objectives and provide sound financial decision-making.
- Drive capital allocation decisions; evaluate ROI of investments and manage frameworks to optimize spend productivity and portfolio prioritization
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial models
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance.
- Lead G2N processes including forecasting, analysis and governance ensuring accurate and IFRS/GAAP compliant revenue recognition
Financial Performance Management
- Lead the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively monitor and measure financial performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and refine non-financial performance targets, continuously monitoring and evaluating performance.
- Work closely with USCO team to identify and address gaps or risks to achieving financial objectives, offering proactive counsel to optimize outcomes.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making by providing enabling insights and recommendations.
Strategic Decision Support
- Provide financial guidance and analysis to support in strategic decision-making, including market entry, product launches, pricing strategies, product & resource allocations, and expansion plans within the region in collaboration with CSLB CoE matrix teams.
- Work closely with other departments (PAGA, Tax, etc.) to understand the financial implications of changes in public policy (e.g., healthcare reform) on the business.
- Participate as required in business development activities.
- Advise on alternate financial plans and the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations.
Financial Controls and Risk Management
- Maintain robust financial controls and risk management practices to safeguard the integrity of financial data based on the Global Financial Control Framework and Risk Management.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with US ComOps.
Projects, Processes & Technology and Operational Excellence
- Work with US ComOps and CSL Finance to ensure business process excellence to identify business needs in information analysis, business systems, and decision-making support.
- Participate in regional, global functional, and cross-functional process and technology projects that drive productivity and deliver operational excellence.
Leadership and Team Development
- As a member of USLT and CSLB FLT, drive enhancements to the Finance Strategy and have shared ownership for Global Finance team development initiatives.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and supervision of staff, including performance management and talent/career development.
- Effectively manage and influence without formal authority in a matrixed environment.
- Cultivate talent and take proactive steps to secure future talent, ensuring a pipeline for the ‘One CSL’ teams.
- BS, Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- MBA preferred; CPA/CMA desirable.
- 12+ years’ relevant experience in a Pharma/biotech environment.
- Understanding of US pharma commercial environment including value chain from manufacturer to patient
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence executive leadership and to foster a culture of agile decision-making in a matrixed environment.
