Commercial Finance Controller – CHC [OTC, Derma & Zoflora]

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STADA UK (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 STADA (Thornton & Ross) by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. 

About The Role:
As the Commercial Finance Controller for CHC [OTC, Derma & Zoflora], you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making for the Consumer Health Care business. Reporting directly to the UK CFO and working closely with the CHC Director, you'll lead key financial processes, challenge stakeholders, and add value through insights across sales, marketing, and operations.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Lead performance agenda with insights, challenging Sales & Marketing stakeholders.
• Oversee monthly business reporting for CHC, including P&L management, performance reviews, and identifying risks & opportunities.
• Proactively engage in key business processes such as S&OP and new product launches.
• Drive financial planning for CHC, coordinating and presenting to the CEO and CFO.
• Ensure balance sheet control across rebates, accruals, and prepayments.
• Optimize ROI on advertising and promotional spend, with a focus on digital channels.
• Manage Net Revenue strategies, including pricing, trade terms, promotions, mix, and price-pack architecture.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• CIMA or ACA qualification with solid post-qualification experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to communicate and engage effectively across all levels of stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, BI, and AI tools is preferred.
• Time management skills, prioritisation abilities, and autonomy to drive initiatives.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to "bring the story to life."

How We Care for You

At STADA (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 Medicash Health Cash Plan/Vitality Private Medical 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.

Do you want to make an impact in a dynamic, international team? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of CHC.

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