Finance Lead, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives
Apply locations: Barcelona
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR012466
Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.
Job Title: Finance Lead, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives
Location: Barcelona, Spain. Hybrid
Job Description
The Finance Lead, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at Galderma plays a pivotal role in driving product innovation and strategic growth. They will build robust business cases for new product innovations and track post-launch performance, lead financial evaluations for M&A, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Products Innovation Finance:
* Business Case Development: Model and validate business cases for product innovation, ensuring sound investment decisions.
* Performance Monitoring: Create dashboards and scorecards to track financial results and key metrics like ROI and revenue growth.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align financial models and track innovation projects.
* Governance and Training: Maintain standardized templates, lead training sessions, and integrate business cases into financial plans.
Business Development/M&A Finance:
* Valuation and Modelling: Develop financial models for M&A, R&D, licensing, and divestiture decisions, including scenario analyses.
* Due Diligence: Oversee financial due diligence, managing external advisors and validating assumptions.
* Negotiation Support: Represent Finance in deal negotiations and collaborate on term sheets and contracts.
* Post-Deal Integration: Ensure financial integration and capture value post-deal, maintaining best practices and internal benchmarks.
Skills & Qualifications
* Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA) is often preferred.
* M&A / Consulting Expertise: 5+ years of relevant experience in financial modeling, valuations, due diligence, and negotiations for M&A or licensing deals.
* Innovation Finance Experience: Proven ability to develop and track business cases for product innovation, including post-launch performance measurement.
* Industry Knowledge: Background in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or consumer goods with understanding of market dynamics.
* Fluency in English (oral and written).
* Advanced Financial Skills: Proficiency in valuation techniques, scenario planning, and financial tools.
What we offer in return
The role of Finance Lead, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at Galderma offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy for product innovation, directly influencing the company's growth and success. You'll work in a cutting-edge environment known for its dermatological solutions, with a global reach that spans over 90 countries. The company emphasizes continuous learning and professional growth, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.
Next Steps
* If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
* The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
* The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.
Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.
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