Executive Director, Finance

Commercial Iselin, New Jersey

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities

· Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability goals.

· Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory requirements.

· Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

· Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

· Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, and regulatory bodies.

· Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide financial due diligence and integration support for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.

· Operational Efficiency: Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function.

· Negotiate and manage the business insurance plans and work in conjunction with Human Resources regarding the company's employee benefits plans.

· Government Price reporting - review AMP/ASP/Best Price, etc. reporting to CMS

· Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the budgets in consultation with the Country Head, and Group Management

· Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate.

· Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments.

· Taxes: review of tax provision, tax returns (federal and state), ensure compliance with all tax filings

   Qualifications:

· Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.

· Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

· Skills:

· Strong knowledge of GAAP & IFRS, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

· Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.

· Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

· Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.

· Ability to manage complex financial projects and initiatives.

· Leadership:

· Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

· Strong interpersonal , written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

· Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organization.

· Ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in a multinational corporation.

· Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.

· Industry Knowledge:

o In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory requirements and industry trends.

o In-depth understanding of pricing models, including buy and build, 340B, PHS, value-based pricing

o Knowledgeable on Patient Assistance programs including co-pay

o Knowledgeable in US Government price reporting requirements for the pharmaceutical industry.

Personal Characteristics

· Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

· Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.

· Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

· Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

· Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

· Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization.

· Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

· Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

· Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

· Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.

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