Location: Netherlands
Industry: Pharmaceuticals (API / Formulations / Global Generics)
Experience: 6-15 Years
About the Company
We are a global pharmaceutical organization with strong capabilities across Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulations, and research & development. With a presence in regulated markets including the EU and US, the organization is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and affordable medicines worldwide.
Role Overview
The Head of Finace will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, governance, and performance of the organization’s European operations, with a base in the Netherlands.
This role requires a seasoned finance leader with deep experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including exposure to regulated markets, complex supply chains, and global compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead the overall financial strategy aligned with global business objectives
- Partner with CFO and Board to drive long-term growth, profitability, and value creation
- Provide strategic insights on investments, M&A opportunities, and expansion in EU markets
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes
- Drive performance tracking and variance analysis across business units
- Ensure robust financial planning aligned with commercial and operational goals
Compliance & Regulatory Governance
- Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS) and local Dutch regulations
- Maintain strong internal controls and corporate governance frameworks
- Oversee financial compliance related to pharmaceutical regulations and pricing structures
Global Pharma Finance Operations
- Manage financial aspects of API and formulation businesses, including costing, margins, and pricing strategies
- Support supply chain finance, inventory management, and working capital optimization
- Drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or compliance
Risk Management & Controls
- Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks
- Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Oversee audit processes (internal & external) and ensure audit readiness
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
- Engage with investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities
- Support fundraising, financing strategies, and capital structuring
- Present financial performance and strategic outlook to the Board
Team Leadership
- Build and lead high-performing finance teams across geographies
- Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Mentor senior finance leaders and ensure succession planning
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant / CPA / MBA Finance or equivalent
- 6-15 years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry (API / formulations)
- Proven exposure to EU markets, preferably based in the Netherlands
- Experience handling USFDA / EMA regulated environments
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale finance operations and transformation initiatives
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and global compliance standards
- Expertise in pharma cost structures and supply chain finance
- Leadership and stakeholder management at Board level
- Risk management and governance expertise
- High level of integrity and decision-making capability
