• Brand-new role in anewly created SSC.
• Fluency in English is a must.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing global pharma organization. The company continues to expand its international operations, building out its Global Business Services structure in Warsaw. The environment offers a unique opportunity to join a high-impact organization with a strong scientific mission, modern systems, and a collaborative international culture. As part of its European finance hub, the Warsaw GBS supports entities across multiple regions and plays a strategic role in shaping accounting, reporting, and compliance processes for the group.

Job Description

• Oversee the general ledger operations of Swiss entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Swiss GAAP.
• Manage statutory audits, tax filings, and local compliance requirements in coordination with external auditors and advisors.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Technical Accounting and Legal teams to ensure proper accounting treatment of collaboration and Gross-to-Net agreements.
• Coordinate with Tax and external consultants to ensure compliance with Swiss regulations, transfer pricing, and intercompany agreements.
• Oversee allocation of profits and costs across European entities under the Swiss Principal model.
• Manage accounting entries related to intercompany transactions and transfer pricing adjustments.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment across all European entities, including SOX compliance.
• Perform balance sheet reviews, analytical controls, and flux analysis to ensure financial data integrity.
• Partner with Internal Controls teams to strengthen governance and ensure audit readiness.
• Partner with Commercial Finance Directors to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Work with Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to optimize intercompany and cross-border operations.
• Support cash management and FX planning for the regional hub.
• Act as the key liaison between European Controlling and Global Consolidation teams during the close process.
• Drive standardization and automation across accounting processes and regional entities.
• Support the rollout of new tools such as BlackLine, SAP S/4HANA, and other digital finance initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and control.
• Build and lead a team of initially 3 FTEs.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Foster collaboration and engagement within a hybrid working model.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial management roles.
• Strong expertise in Swiss Principal structures and European accounting frameworks
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, Swiss GAAP FER, and European statutory requirements.
• Experience in managing cross-border entities and leading finance operations in multinational environments.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional European languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment with high levels of autonomy.

Whats on Offer

• Senior leadership role within an expanding global finance organization.
• Private medical care at LuxMed (including dental care).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Annual bonus.
• Benefits platform with family and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and learning support.
• Hybrid work model (3 days per week in the Warsaw office).
• Collaborative, international environment and strong growth potential.