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ULUltragenyx Pharmaceutical

Senior Manager, Finance EMEA(m/w/x)

Zürich
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Tracking daily Opex and supporting cost-saving initiatives for a rare disease medicine company. 5+ years progressive finance experience in European biotech required. Generous vacation time, volunteer days, and long-term incentive plans.

Requirements

  • 5+ years progressive experience in Finance (FP&A, Controlling, Corporate Finance) in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector in European context
  • Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant field; professional qualification (CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly desirable
  • Fluent English required; additional European language (e.g., German, French) a strong asset
  • Demonstrable understanding of biotech business drivers, including revenue recognition for complex licensing/partner deals and product launch dynamics
  • Strong proficiency in Opex tracking, financial analysis, and budget management
  • Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
  • Advanced Microsoft tools skills, including Excel and Power Query, with experience using ERP/financial planning systems and Power BI
  • High attention to detail with strong focus on compliance and financial control
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and act as liaison with global teams while building strong relationships
  • Ability to manage high volumes of transactional activity while maintaining data integrity, alongside strong personal effectiveness (resilience, accountability, self-motivation)

Tasks

  • Track and analyze daily Opex, providing variance reports
  • Support OPEX and cost savings initiatives with transparent reporting
  • Provide budget holder support to Commercial and Medical teams
  • Ensure strict adherence to budgets and financial policies
  • Manage transactional volume for increased headcount and vendor management
  • Handle travel and expense reporting
  • Generate and review monthly and quarterly performance reports
  • Maintain controllership of European entity expenses
  • Deliver monthly and quarterly results with variance analysis
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans
  • Recommend cost-saving initiatives to meet financial targets
  • Collaborate with US teams on procure-to-pay and payroll processes
  • Support management and statutory reporting
  • Work with IT, HR, and other corporate processes
  • Drive process improvement projects for cost and operational efficiencies
  • Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes
  • Prepare accruals and detailed revenue reconciliation
  • Enhance FP&A reporting, forecasting, and automation
  • Act as primary liaison for Global Accounting, Supply Chain, and Tax
  • Support compliance and minimize operational risk
  • Identify and implement improvements in core financial processes
  • Utilize data analytics for insights and scenario planning
  • Support senior stakeholder decision-making

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBasic
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Excel
  • Power Query
  • ERP
  • Power BI

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • Generous vacation time

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Volunteer days

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Long term incentive plans

Competitive Pay

  • Employee stock purchase plans

Mental Health Support

  • Employee wellbeing benefits

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Fitness reimbursement

Additional Allowances

  • Tuition sponsoring

Learning & Development

  • Professional development plans
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