At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

STADA Poland, as a part of STADA Group, follows the Group’s philosophy. We have a wide product portfolio including analgesics, urology medicines, medicines for treatment of disorders in central nervous system, diabetes and diseases of cardiovascular system. STADA Poland also offers a wide range of non-prescription consumer healthcare products for pain relief, menopause symptoms, glycaemia level control and skin care and treatment products. The educational activities in the field of pain treatment in the last few years, allowed us to build a position of a Trusted Partner in Pain Treatment. We are constantly enriching our portfolio, and at the same time, we are participating actively in educational activities in other therapeutic fields.

Finance Controller   

Warszawa | Poland (PL) | Full-time | Permanent 

Role Overview

The Finance Controller will be a key strategic and operational partner to the Finance Director and business leadership in Poland, responsible for financial stewardship, planning and performance management, business insight and reporting, and strong internal controls. The role also partners with the Commercial Team on net revenue topics and leads initiatives to improve profitability and EBITDA.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the Finance Director to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Lead initiatives to improve EBITDA and overall financial performance across net revenue, cost of goods, SG&A and working capital.

Planning, Forecasting & Controlling

• Own and manage budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure effective cash flow management and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including the monthly close and revenue recognition.
• Run cost and profitability controlling: cost centre ownership, SG&A reviews with budget holders, and profitability by product, customer and channel.
• Set and review accrual methodologies for rebates, bonuses, promotions and returns, and reconcile them to actual settlements.

Business Insight & Reporting

• Lead the adoption and implementation of new reporting tools and systems.
• Design and run the monthly management reporting pack and KPI set, with one trusted version of the numbers.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for P&L, profitability by brand, customer and channel, SG&A and cash.
• Spot trends, risks and opportunities early and present clear recommendations to the country leadership team.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with the Commercial Team (Sales and Trade Marketing) and other cross-functional teams to evaluate business cases, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Provide financial analysis to optimize SG&A spending and enhance profitability.
• Maintain the gross-to-net waterfall by brand, customer and channel, and flag revenue leakage and low-return investments.
• Run post-promotion and post-contract reviews with Trade Marketing: promotional ROI, price realisation and lessons for the next cycle.
• Support price increase and launch pricing proposals with financial modelling.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.
• Work with Legal and Compliance so that commercial terms, discounts and customer programmes stay within pharmaceutical, competition and anti-corruption rules.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop one direct report: set goals, coach and delegate reporting and controlling tasks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Management (Master's or CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance and business management, including collaboration with commercial functions.
• At least 5 years in financial planning and analysis and controlling roles.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated business insight and reporting skills: KPI sets, management reports and Power BI dashboards.
• Working knowledge of net revenue levers and of rebate and promotion accruals in pharma, consumer health or FMCG.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office with advanced Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience managing or mentoring at least one person.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and insight-driven thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Credible commercial partner who challenges constructively and links numbers to decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

We are looking for talents with expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy working collaboratively in a global team. We are pleased to get to know you better. Please use our online portal to submit your application: jobs.stada.com