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We are looking for a Finance Enterprise Partner supporting Pharma Technical Operations.  

PT is involved in producing every Roche medicine – from the development process through clinical trials and continuing to product maturity. Our organization coordinates all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms. This position will support the PT Operations in Shanghai and have a focus on establishing our new manufacturing site. 

Our team plays an integral role in the business, unlocking business value through delivery of high-quality financial insights and providing transparency for decision-making. You will bring strong technical expertise together with the ability to constructively challenging the status quo and work in a self-aligning team with minimal hierarchy.  In addition, there is the opportunity to impact across the broader organization, leading or participating in network-wide initiatives as part of a global finance team. 

The Role:

Partner closely with the leadership by providing financial leadership and strategic insights. Form trusted relationships across the enterprise with key business leaders and steer business outcomes. Understand how the site fits into our network and be a catalyst to multiply opportunities across the organisation

Understand Finance's unique contribution when translating key business priorities into financial strategies and outcomes to achieve our Pharma and PT ambitions

Own the Financials though integrating operational knowledge and financial acumen. Understand the key drivers to variances and provide actionable insights that drive performance, influence decision-making

Own and present key financial data and strategies in support of annual planning (OPEX and CAPEX) in alignment with long-term enterprise goals. Surface risks and opportunities that could affect business performance and recommend actions for course corrections

Apply rigor and business acumen to business case reviews for site and network capital projects. Develop a strong understanding of underlying operational, strategic and financial implications. Enable transparency and ensure decisions are made considering the impact to the broader organization. Provide financial leadership for site projects and support the success of our new manufacturing site build. 

Participate/lead squads to improve business processes or network-wide initiatives. Support manufacturing network harmonisation efforts to ensure consistent financial treatment across sites

Capability Requirements:

Lead as a visionary, architect, catalyst and coach (VACC), as well as the finance mindset and behaviours. Both role model those and foster them in the rest of the organisation 

Excellent business and financial acumen - consistently demonstrating leadership courage to ensure optimal business results. Go-getter with the capability to effectively navigate ambiguity and uncertainty

Enterprise thinker and effective in representing Finance as a driving force behind our Pharma ambitions. Role models this, holds people accountable for showing up in line with our finance mindsets and behaviours. Committed and pro-active in breaking down silos 

Proven ability to lead effectively across multiple business areas, global & site teams in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment 

Strong stakeholder management skills, with various levels and groups of stakeholders 

Entrepreneurial spirit that can take accountability for business priorities and understands the balance of monitoring and driving performance, influencing priorities and leveraging data and facts to support business decisions

Who you are:

7+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally with at least two years in a manufacturing environment

Consistent track record influencing and building consensus within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to present to, and influence senior management on complex topics and business cases in a clear and concise manner

Excellent organizational agility and interpersonal skills: knows how to get things done in a way that optimizes results, strengthens internal and external relationships

Understanding of production cost accounting

Fluency in written and spoken English      

This position is located in Shanghai and reports to the PT Finance System Enabler in a networked/matrix environment. 

Grade range SE7

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Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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