Finance Director

Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical and services company with a unique combination of businesses. Our divisions operate in a complex global regulatory environment and ensure that vital medicines are delivered securely on time and wherever they are needed in the world.

We are currently 1,100 people headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU, JAPAC and South Africa. Clinigen has grown rapidly since we began, we are the leader in Managed Access programs and positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion.

To support our growth we are seeking an ethical and process driven Finance Director to lead our international finance funtion. This is a senior management role that directs all finance activities across the Clinigen Clinical Supplies Management unit (CCSM). Leads and drives the CCSM business unit Finance Team and has responsibility for ensuring the management of key activities of budgeting and forecasting, internal reporting, FP&A, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow management are all performed to the highest quality and service standards.

This role is a key point of collaboration with the SVP Clinical Supplies Management and the associated leadership team to consistently challenge how the business is run and provide the levels of insight, analysis, and management information to underpin sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take individual and collective responsibility for delivering world class customer service to internal stakeholders to increase the value of the business
• Continually drive enhanced visibility of EBITDA through improved management reporting that leads to substantial efficiencies through a focus on procurement activities
• Develop and implement a vision and structure that brings together and integrates the business unit's Finance team to ensure:
• The highest level of service to the SVP and business users for all finance business partner activities, directing the US Financial Controller and VP of EU Finance as appropriate
• Development and achievement of department financial KPIs for business unit
• Reliable and consistent flow of information for enhanced P&L, balance sheet and cashflow visibility
• Consistent approach to accounting standards to ensure a robust financial framework
• Help to develop and deliver an accurate budget and a rolling 3-5 yr. business plan for the business unit
• Drive the most appropriate reporting structure to allow responsibility to be taken by commercial leads
• Proactively deliver value added insight through right first time accurate, timely and relevant financial reports
• Work with wider finance team on cashflow management to ensure optimum financial position throughout the year
• Help delivery increased business unit value through engaging with the business to drive synergies and procurement benefits
• Take an active role in the provision of IT & Digital systems and tools to ensure joined-up approach across the business unit
• Provide advice, sharing best practice and support to the business unit in a timely and effective manner
• Develop clear objectives linked to the above which can be provided to the team as part of the finance strategy

People Management:

• Build and manage a high-performing, collaborative team that works in line with the Group’s values at all times
• Ensure the appropriate level of resource and expertise is in place and is structured in the most effective way to deliver the strategy
• Ensure the team have clear objectives in place and they understand how these relate to the KPIs and the BU and Group level strategy
• Ensure all team members have development plans in place and regularly reviewed
• Provide regular feedback to direct reports. Proactively address underperformance
• Ensure effective communication of key messages to the team from across the Group
• Identify top talent and ensure there is a plan in place to retain them, keep them engaged and maximize their potential
• Recognize and celebrate success on a team and individual level

Role Requirements:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) a plus
• US based, this role will operate 2 days per week onsite our Malvern office
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Prior experience of clinical supplies management
• Demonstrable business and commercial awareness
• Experience of leading a multi-site/international team
• Experience of tax and international accounting

This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact as we go through our next phase of growth globally. If you are interested to hear more, please send a copy of your CV today for consideration.