Finance Director - Corporate Functions, International

at  Perrigo

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

The CSCI (International/OUS) Central Finance Director is responsible for leading the financial strategy and performance for the CSCI region. This role requires a deep understanding of the CPG industry’s financial dynamics, including product costing, inventory management, pricing strategies, and market trends. The Finance Director is a key member of the regional finance team and collaborates with other departments to drive financial performance, optimize profitability, and support strategic decision-making.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or recognized accounting qualification
• 10+ Year’s experience in Finance roles with experience in a regional environment
• In-depth knowledge of the CPG industry, including market dynamics, consumer behavior, and regulatory environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal / relationship-building capabilities with the ability to quickly form working relationships, gain credibility and influence solutions at a senior level
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems/issues; a drive for continuous professional development in self and others
• Excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills with an attention to detail and ability to “tell the story”
• Ability to travel 20%
• Excellent language skills in English and additional languages are an asset

• Financial Strategy & Planning:
• Leverage prior experience and best practices to develop and implement the financial strategy to support the company’s overall business objectives, specifically for category/brand growth initiatives, pricing, promotions, and implementation of the Integrated Business Planning Cycle.
• Lead the long term and annual budgeting process, the monthly integrated business planning cycle, and the weekly sales & operations execution cycle, including setting regional financial targets, monitoring financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving action to close gaps to target.
• Provide recommendations to the executive team that will proactively guide business decisions and long and short-term strategic decisions to deliver the maximum TSR (Total Shareholder Return) and ROIC (Return on Invested Capital).
• Business Partnership & Support:
• Serve as a key business partner to the Cluster teams and CSCI central sales and marketing teams, providing financial guidance and support for category/brand strategy, pricing strategies, and market expansion.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to develop and evaluate business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, valuation, and integration planning.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Identify and manage financial risks, including currency, credit, and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
• Lead the CSCI Financial Planning & Analysis Center of Excellence, on the preparation of budgets, financial statements, management reports, and analyses to provide accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and historical trends; identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including revenue growth, profit margins, cost control, cash flow, OPEX, and CAPEX.
• Cost Management & Efficiency:
• Collaborate with the cost accounting function, to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory regulations and corporate policies.
• Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensure the finance team is equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and resources to meet organizational goals.