Piramal Critical Care is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Europe to act as a strategic finance partner across our European markets. This role is pivotal in driving financial transparency, disciplined planning, and cost optimisation, while enabling Sales and non-finance teams to make confident, data-driven decisions.
You will play a key role in shaping go-to-market strategy, pricing, and profitability, while leading efficiency and cost-saving initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales and cross-functional, non-finance teams, providing clear insight into budgets, spend, and financial impact
- Deliver transparent P&L, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making
- Partner with support functions to interpret budgets, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs. actual analysis with a strong focus on visibility and alignment
- Identify and drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives across operating expenses
- Support 3PL and logistics operations, including spend analysis, efficiency reviews, and contract economics
- Coordinate with CFOs and Financial Controllers on transfer pricing studies and related-party compliance
- Support cash flow forecasting, working capital initiatives, and financial performance reviews
- Contribute to audits, governance, and compliance activities
- Develop and oversee robust financial planning processes, including forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, including KPI analysis, trend identification, and risk/opportunity assessment
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of key business decisions
Education, Experience & Key Competencies
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial finance, expense management, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial data into actionable insights
- Strong track record of delivering cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial analysis tools
- Experience with SAP / ERP systems and Salesforce
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