Job Description
* Commercial Analysis & Pricing
* Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive profitable growth.
* Establish, maintain, and update cost and pricing benchmarks for existing and pipeline products.
* Evaluate the investment proposal through in-depth financial analyses and provide appropriate recommendations for long-term business growth.
* Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain to understand and meet their financial needs and objectives.
* Business Partnering
* Analyze pricing strategies and profitability across product lines, customer segments, and geographic regions.
* Evaluate the financial implications of sales promotions, rebates, and other commercial initiatives.
* Identify opportunities to optimize pricing, product mix, and sales channels to maximize revenue and profitability.
* Strategic Planning and Decision Support
* Assist management in evaluating mergers and acquisition opportunities by building financial models, evaluating proposals, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support analysis in planning and executing acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives spanning all facets of the process, including assessment, due diligence, negotiations, and closing.
* Review and recommend changes to the draft contracts for mergers, acquisitions, and in-licensing projects to protect the company’s interests.
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o Provide post-deal support by ensuring a smooth transition and tracking compliance with key financial and operational terms of the agreement.
* Financial Planning & Analysis
* Develop, implement, and oversee financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, including analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and potential risks and opportunities.
* Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate the financial impact of various business decisions.
* Performance Management
* Develop and implement performance metrics to track and evaluate the financial performance of the business.
* Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial controls and processes, recommending enhancements as necessary.
* Review sales incentive compensation plans and make suitable recommendations.
* Financial Reporting & Compliance
* Monitor key financial metrics and benchmarks, regularly updating management and stakeholders.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to compute sales incentives in compliance with the plan.
* Prepare profit share reports as applicable to specific products/vendors.
* Support external audits and regulatory filings as needed.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification such as CPA or CMA) preferred.
* 8-12 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and business partnering in a pharmaceutical or life-science company, with at least five years in a business partner role.
* In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical pricing structures with Gross-to-net (GTN) accounting, including various discounts, rebates, and deductions.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
* Knowledge of industry-specific dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscape.
* Strong attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
* Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other financial analysis tools
* Proficient in SAP / ERP systems, Sales force etc.
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