STADA Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our UK Finance team!

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Commercial Finance Controller (Consumer Healthcare)

Huddersfield | U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Join the STADA Thornton & Ross FP&A team as our Commercial Finance Controller supporting our consumer healthcare division, working with some of the UK’s most trusted brands such as brands such as Covonia®, Savlon®, Hedrin®, Nizoral®, Cetraben® and Zoflora®.

This role specifically supports the business as it embraces technological developments to enhance reporting, planning tools & insight whilst supporting the Commercial & Supply Chain functions to drive Commercial Excellence to improve long term performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful organisation intent on significant growth over the coming years, creating a centre of excellence using best in class tools.  

How You Will Make an Impact

Our finance team plays an integral role in supporting & challenging business performance, on a daily basis the focus of this role will be:

Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Own the Hub planning cycle and strategic planning process including the organizing of reviews, challenging and presenting of outputs.
• Support the commercial budget/forecast, delivering on time with appropriate analysis, insight & benchmark comparisons.
• Support and develop the longer-term planning process to the ultimate goal of a three year plan.

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Roll out periodic insight packs and reports with appropriate commentary.
• Ensure reports are robust, accurate and delivered on time and lead periodic reviews with key stakeholders.
• Where possible automate reports and host in a BI tool to create self-service working with the FP&A Controller.
• Ensure Gross to Net is reported and controlled on the balance sheet.
• Establish strong relationships with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain teams, providing appropriate support to assist in decision making.
• Support team in developing relationships with Insights team, procurement & central functions ensuring appropriate support is provided.
• Work alongside NRM manager to ensure promotions are effective and efficient.

Process Owner

• Lead the Hub S&OP process for the CHC business and all reporting, engagement reporting and comms.
• Business partner with the head of Logistics and monitor cost control
• Complete exec S&OP deck with supporting commentary.
• Own the Finance element of NPL and EGM, providing appropriate Support and identifying effective opportunities that create meaningful change.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner/Controller or similar role within medium-large commercial organisations, preferably within Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
• Professionally qualified through CIMA or ACCA.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and quickly develop rapport with others.
• Experience in managing internal stakeholder expectations particularly during periods of high-volume work.
• Robust organizational and project management skills, adept at multitasking and prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
• A champion of ethics who promotes integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism consistently.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Health Insurance.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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