Prague, CZ
Commercial Controller M/F (29089)
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We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging.
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Location: Czech Republic, Prague (Hybrid role) Fixed-term contracts (18 months)
Job Purpose
Reports to the NEMEA Head Controlling, leads a team of controllers organized by Market and contributes to the reliability of the financial analysis and the reporting of these markets.
Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Analyzes everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
Works closely with Com Ops teams, the Finance Department, and the subsidiaries to collect, analyze and disseminate financial information to support the development of the activity.
The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives by analyzing day-to-day financial activities with precision, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to upper management.
Monitors financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and capitalizing on opportunities will be integral parts of your responsibilities.
Requirements/Expectations and skills
• Proven experience as a Commercial Financial Manager/FP&A/Business Finance Partner.
• Top finance / management education (Bachelor or Master) is a must.
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst.
• Minimum of 10-year experience in a similar position ideally in the international sector.
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Proficient user of finance software. (very good knowledge of Excel, SAP, BI Tools, Anaplan or other reporting system).
• A good level of English is required, another language would be appreciated.
• International qualification is appreciated. (CIMA, ACCA, CFA…).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, not afraid to go against the flow if needed.
• Excellent relationship builder.
• Autonomous, motivated by responsibilities.
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Organized, voluntary and process oriented.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and ensures deadlines are met.
• Adhering to company culture and department/project guidelines
Principal Responsibilities of the role
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Maintain the financial health of the entities.
• Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
• Analyze the current and expected profitability of each subsidiary by ensuring proper accounting by analytical activities.
• Analyze primary and secondary sales and margins (effects volume / mix, price) ensuring their profitability by segment analysis (country, product, channel) and alert in case of drift.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prices/Price lists evaluation in relation to the market development and the commercial projects.
• Advise on investment activities related to placements/lease of injectors, be in charge of economic analysis: tracking ROI of marketing expenses, technical service, evaluation of new customer with credit limit and risk, track investments.
• Oversee operations of the finance accounting department in line with accounting principles, ensure the proper analytical categorization for management monitoring.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget, mid-term plan and weekly outlook with cash forecast with purchase order preparation and approvals.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Analyze Working Capital (SMOG, expired goods, replenishment, DSO and DPO).
• Responsible for Regional Site Controlling and Budget preparation including Finance, Controllership, IT, Customer Service, Data Management, HR, Marketing, Technical Service, Commercial Excellence, Facility Coordination.
• Participate in respect of internal control and internal and external audit.
• Set up the targets to the Sales Force team in country with General Managers, Sales Managers, preparation of calculation of the bonus, sending the information to HR for payroll input and periodical monitoring of the targets.
• Work on implementation reporting systems, improvements.
• Calculate Recharges for Commercial Legal entities.
• Work closely with Legal Department on preparation of Interco Contracts and Commercial Contracts.
• Propose any improvement of information systems and procedures and alert in case of drift.
• To be the privileged interlocutor of General Managers, Sales teams and Customer Service with Replenishment/Demand planning, Technical Service, work closely with HR/Comp&Ben, payroll.
Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Guerbet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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