Commercial Finance Controller – Generics, Rx & Specialty | Finance

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

About The Role
As the Commercial Finance Controller for Generics, Rx (Prescription), and Specialty, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, with a dotted line to the Gx/Rx and Sx Directors, this role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll be at the heart of business processes, ensuring value is added across all dynamics of the role.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead performance agendas with insights, challenging and guiding Sales & Marketing stakeholders.
• Manage monthly business reporting for Gx, Rx, and Sx, including P&L analysis, performance reviews, and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Drive proactive engagement in key business processes, such as S&OP and new product launches.
• Lead the financial planning process for Gx, Rx, and Sx, including presenting strategies to the CEO and CFO.
• Ensure balance sheet control across rebates, accruals, and prepayments.
• Conduct generics pricing, rebate agreement, and tender review analysis.
• Perform scenario modelling for market share and patient acquisition in specialty products.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• CIMA or ACA accountancy qualification with a solid foundation of experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the skill to "bring stories to life" in presentations.
• Proficiency in SAP, BI, and AI tools is preferred.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative when required.

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.

Ready to Join Us?
Do you have what it takes to drive financial excellence and strategic performance in a dynamic environment? Apply now and become part of our team.

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