Finance & Operational Excellence Director Requistion ID: 6721 Location: Paris, Paris, FR **Finance & Operational Excellence Director - France** Are you ready to lead financial and operational excellence in a dynamic international environment? Your expertise and leadership could be just what we’re looking for to drive strategic growth in our French subsidiary. **Your new role** As the Finance & Operational Excellence Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational performance of Lundbeck’s French subsidiary. This includes ensuring the reliability of financial data, compliance with group policies, and optimizing support functions to drive efficiency and innovation. This position will also have a dotted line reporting relationship to Global Finance, fostering alignment with broader strategic financial objectives. Your key responsibilities will include: + Define the strategic direction for the subsidiary, aligning with Lundbeck’s global objectives and fostering collaboration across departments. + Ensure accurate financial reporting, oversee budgeting processes, and implement robust financial controls to safeguard the company’s assets. + Optimize logistics, sales administration, business intelligence, and management control functions to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement. + Maintain adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements to ensure the subsidiary operates within a compliant framework. + Supervise and mentor a team of managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Lundbeck’s global success while driving meaningful change at the local level. **Your future team** You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team based in France, reporting directly to the General Manager. As a member of the management team, you will lead a motivated group of managers and employees across various functions, including finance, logistics, business intelligence, and sales administration. Our culture is characterized by curiosity, strategic leadership, and a commitment to excellence. The position is based in La Défense (Paris). **What you bring to the team** We are looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in financial management and operational excellence, combined with leadership qualities that inspire collaboration and innovation. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving strategic decisions and ensuring the success of our French subsidiary. We’re looking for someone with: + Higher education in finance, management, or equivalent (Master’s degree, DSCG, or business school). + Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in financial management, preferably in an international environment. + Proficiency in BI tools, ERP systems, and shared environment tools. + Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to drive strategic decisions. + Fluency in French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strategic leadership with a proven ability to inspire and engage teams around a shared vision. + Rigor and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. + Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving operational and financial excellence. + Collaborative approach to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders. + Innovative thinking to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change. **Our promise to you** Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being. We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion . **Apply now** Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you! Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience. Applications must be received by 10 August 2025. Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com , LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck). \#EveryBrainInTheGame **_This job ad is intended for individuals seeking a career opportunity with Lundbeck._** _We engage with recruitment and search firms where needed on the basis of a written agreement, and we do not accept unsolicited requests of any kind. If you work as a recruitment consultant, you are kindly instructed to refrain from contacting Lundbeck or the hiring manager directly with suggested candidates. If you violate this policy, you do so at your own risk and for your own account, and Lundbeck will not assume any liability nor pay any associated fees resulting from such violation._ **About Lundbeck** At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us. Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology. The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real. **About Lundbeck** At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us. Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology. The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.