Head of Finance Switzerland

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Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Switzerland is recruiting for a Head of Finance, located in Zug, Switzerland. You will be a key finance partner to the local operation company in Switzerland.

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM), we are dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in oncology, hematology, immunology, neuroscience, pulmonary hypertension and infectious diseases. Driven by our commitment to patients, we bring innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world.

JJIM Switzerland is the sales and marketing operating company and delivers circa $350 million in sales. The company is one of the fastest growing innovative pharmaceutical companies in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Finance provides financial leadership and management to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Switzerland and is as key Finance Partner for the Leadership Team and member of the Board of Directors.

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering business strategy and action to maximize value from portfolio over the long term, by delivering data analysis and insights and partnering with business for added value decisions. This includes planning of revenue, resource allocation, optimization of working capital and the management of financial risks and opportunities.

You will maintain strong business partnership with JJIM third party service providers across Switzerland to ensure sustainable business growth in full compliance of Johnson & Johnson corporate finance policies, procedures and guidance.

In Mid-Sized-Markets (MSM) Finance team, the Head of Finance Switzerland plays a highly collaborative role, sharing best practices, leading cross-country finance initiatives to foster learning, collaboration, innovation and drive value to the MSM Finance cluster.

Financial Planning & Controlling

• Leading the financial planning of the business plan, July and November updates as well as ongoing latest thinking as well as the actual results for the business.
• Leading periodic financial performance reviews providing insights and foresights to the Local and MSM leadership teams.
• Actively participating in BU Meetings, Brand Plans, Board Reviews & Strategic Plans.
• Actively contributing and influencing commercial well-informed decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
• Long-term strategic and short-term business planning and controlling.
• Creating and owning relevant finance policies and procedures to ensure full support of commercial and business needs within a frame of full compliance to corporate financial guidelines.
  
  

Forecast Accuracy & Digital

• Leading the Company in continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.
• Partnering with the Board to ensure ability to meet regional and corporate requirements.
• Translating external environment and macroeconomic drivers to JJIM P&L, ensuring accurate and forward-looking planning of Gross-to-Net and Revenue items.
• Embracing Ensemble data analytics to identify opportunities and create value to the organization.
• Setting objectives, actions & follow-up to promote a cost control mindset in the organization and perform detailed cost monitoring & control.
  
  

Business Partnering/Compliance

• Shaping and influencing on board level; lead the implementation of the Swiss market strategy in collaboration with the Management Board.
• Strong business partnership for JJIM Switzerland Leadership Team and extended organization
• Architect mindset and actions: constructive challenging and looking for value creating growth opportunities
• Bringing an external focus and establishing connections with outside stakeholders that drive business impact.
• Ensuring compliance with the J&J WW financial, HCBI and Business Conduct procedures and driving accountability throughout the organization.
• Actively participating and influencing decisions in HCC Switzerland Committee and Compliance Forum.
  
  

People management

• Leading the Swiss BU Finance team and manages Performance and Development to create a diverse and high performing team.
• Being an inspirational leader for the One Finance organization in Switzerland, applying networking and collaboration competencies across the various teams.
• Ensuring Credo Values are demonstrated in the day to day interactions of the Finance team
• Responsible for sharing best practices in terms of processes, deliverables from EMEA and MSM
• Leading a One Finance Team mindset in the local and remote finance teams supporting JJIM Switzerland
  
  

Qualifications:

• University and Masters degree in Business Finance/Economics/Accounting is required
• Professional certification in Accounting is preferred
• Extensive relevant business experience and track record of leadership experience
• Preferably solid knowledge of pharmaceutical business and its interfaces (e.g. sourcing, Supply Chain, MAF, market access, pricing)
• Advanced knowledge of SOX Compliance requirements
• Proven financial and analytical skills, result and performance driven
• Trusted business partner with strong interpersonal skills, team-player mindset and collaborative working style
• Committed to high standards of compliance
• Strong Strategic Leader with ability to handle complexity and ambiguity in periods of change; able to work under pressure
• Passion for developing talents combined with strong communication, influencing and framing skills
• Strong leadership skills in creating high performing teams and developing people to their highest potential
• Fluent English language skills required, German language skills is a plus
• Travel requirements 10% within Europe