Finance Business Partner Director, Italy Milano

Finance Business Partner Director, Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Overview Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology, inflammation, and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value. Job Summary We are looking for a motivated and experienced Finance Business Partner Director to join our team In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial and accounting procedures that support the performance of our finance team. As the Country Finance Business Partner Director, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function within the country with a focus on optimizing business results and you are part of the country leadership team. You will be the key owner of planning, forecasting, and analysis of the country financial performance. You will mainly support the country organization in Italy but also one mid-size market in Europe. On an ad-hoc basis, you will also support the HQ finance team on all local finance matters (e. g. , compliance reporting, AR collection, tax, VAT). The position is based in the Italian office in Milan, strong line reporting to Head of EU Finance based in Morges, Switzerland, and dotted line reporting to the General Manager, Italy. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibility for reviewing the commercial performance and providing financial analysis to business unit management. Support decision making with data and insight. Collaborate with Business units & Brand teams on P&L management and brand investments. Identify and measure key success drivers. Assisting in the preparation of the operating budget. Supporting the preparation of management reports. Drive efficiencies through continuous review and improvement of existing processes. Support HQ Finance team for any local finance activities like collection of Accounts receivables, statutory reporting, financial audit, VAT, and Treasury. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Manage local transparency reporting process. Participate to review requests of reimbursement due by governmental payback. Final validation of the employee travel expenses in compliance with the company regulations. Support the request of bank and insurance guarantee process due for the tenders. Incyte Finance Representative for local Trade Association. Member of the country leadership team, you contribute to the overall evolution of the organization. Prepare and present materials for the Italian Board of Director meetings. Requirements Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field. 10 years of Finance-related experience; Pharma/Life Science/Biotech experience is a requirement. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Strong analytical skills, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. High level of proficiency in financial software (e. g. , SAP, Hyperion) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and growing environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in Italian and English. Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. J-18808-Ljbffr