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Financial & Commercial Analysis

ID:  1374
Date of Posting:  Feb 17, 2025
Business Area:  Finance
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Location: 

München, DE

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

The Financial & Commercial Analyst will support financial decision-making, analyzing commercial performance, and assisting in the strategic development of our business. The ideal candidate will combine financial and business acumen with an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, enabling the business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting:
    • Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
    • Evaluate financial performance and identify trends, variances, and key drivers.
    • Monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decision-making.
    • Conduct profitability analysis for various pharmaceutical products, projects, or regions.
    • Tracking OPEX and providing full visibility on costs-/cost allocation & support decision making on investment decisions     
  • Commercial Analysis:
    • Conduct in-depth analysis of sales, pricing, and market trends to assess the financial impact of commercial activities.
    • Provide Commercial Excellence support in assessing commercial performance and work with Business Directors to develop a state of the art sales incentive process
    • Analyze customer and market segmentation data to identify growth opportunities and improve sales performance.
    • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand commercial objectives and provide actionable insights.
  • Financial Forecasting and Budgeting:
    • Assist in the development and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
    • Provide regular updates and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met.
    • Develop scenario models to assess the financial impact of different business strategies

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in a financial or commercial analyst role, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting in a business context.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical market dynamics, pricing strategies, and healthcare regulations.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence tools is an advantage.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Excel combined with Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in German and English, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.
  • Strong business acumen with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Languages

Fluency in German and English is a must

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At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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