1) Strategic Business Partnering l Act as the first point of contact for commercial leadership, supporting business operations, management decisions, and strategic planning l Serve as the finance representative on the Business Unit leadership team, contributing strategic financial insights to guide decision-making and drive business performance. l Provide financial guidance on commercial initiatives, including product launches, and market expansion. l Support to shape short to long-term growth opportunities and ensure strategic alignment across functions
2) Forecasting & Planning l Lead Therapy-wise topline forecasting and budget planning processes (AB, RE, LE) covering full channels, ensuring cross functional alignment with business objectives l Drive cross-functional alignment on therapy area resource allocation, ensuring investments are prioritised in line with business objectives and continuously optimised to support operational performance. l Facilitate timely and transparent communication with key stakeholders throughout the planning process, ensuring feedback is actively sought and incorporated. l Lead end-to-end P&L simulations for therapy area business cases, ensuring comprehensive financial analysis and fostering cross-functional alignment on key assumptions and outcomes. 3) Performance management l Deliver timely and insightful analysis of P&L performance, sales trends, and resource utilisation l Track KPIs and provide variance analysis to support commercial excellence and operational efficiency. l Analyse in-market performance to support accurate forecasting and phasing l Establish quarterly cost targets for regions within the Business Unit, grounded in clear principles and closely aligned with BU leadership and evolving business priorities. l Ensure accurate quarterly and full-year cost landing through robust cost tracking and proactive engagement with commercial teams. 4) Governance & Compliance l Ensure transparency and control in commercial spending l Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to commercial finance activities.