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Senior Manager, Finance EMEA(m/w/x)
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
- English – Fluent
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
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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Senior Manager, Finance EMEA(m/w/x)
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
- English – Fluent
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
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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About the Company
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
The company leads the future of rare disease medicine by creating innovative treatments and a supportive environment for patients and employees.
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