Develops financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff.
Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change.
Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analysing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulating capital to fund expansion.
Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans.
Monitors financial performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
Maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.
Reports financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analysing variances, and developing improvements.
Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Developing and implementing the commercial strategy for the business.
To ensure that profitable business growth is accelerated, and that commercial success is achieved.
Undertaking market research and analysis and producing business plans/recommendations (including all associated costs and forecasted revenue for the business), to ensure that all business development opportunities (new products, services and markets) are optimised.
Assessing the risks to the business of any new commercial opportunities.
Ensuring that regular reviews are carried out with customers, to ensure that their needs are being met and that excellent customer service is achieved and developing future improvements/services for the customers.
Representing the company externally e.g. at networking events, conferences and exhibitions to enhance and strengthen the company’s profile and optimise all business development opportunities.
Liaising with relevant internal departments to ensure that customer needs are met and that customer requirements are fully communicated throughout the business.
Maintaining an awareness of external factors (including competitors, pharmaceutical developments, government business initiatives, current and proposed legislation in relation to commercial activities) which impact the business. Communicating such information and any subsequent changes to the Managing Director (MD) and Senior Management Team (SMT).
Communicating with all major stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve business objectives.
Collating and analysing business data pertaining to all commercial activities.
Ensuring that all commercial activities meet or improve on budget, cost, volume and efficiency targets (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) in line with business objectives.
Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Skills, Knowledge, and Education
Financial planning and strategy
Managing profitability
Strategic planning and vision
Quality management
Promotion of process improvement
Forecasting
Corporate finance
Budget development
CA MBA or bachelor’s degreein business, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.
Certified Public Accountant certification a plus.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in accounting and financial management practices.
Experience in a senior management position.
Proficiency with accounting software, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
First class presentation skills
Commercially astute and customer focused.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).