Finance Director, Netherlands and Ireland

Business Introduction   GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.   Our diverse portfolio consists of oncology-haematology, vaccines, respiratory-immunology-inflammation, and HIV medicines.   Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.   Job Purpose   The role of Finance Director for Netherlands and Ireland Local Operating Companies (LOC’s) is an opportunity to join the Europe One Finance community and drive performance across our region. Both markets are highly innovative flagship markets in the Northern & Western Area with strong year on year growth driven by innovations and new launches, strong competitive performance and talented team.   In this role, you will act as the Commercial Finance lead for both LOC’s partnering with the GM’s and the Leadership teams to deliver targeted revenues £300m+ with year-on-year growth and external competitiveness. As a key member of both Leadership Teams, you will support strategy development and decision-making with critical financial insights, including pipeline launches and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.   Your mission is to be a true business partner, providing a strong voice in challenging and influencing decision-making. This involves interfacing with senior stakeholders, commercial teams and regional finance, providing strategic financial input, identifying opportunities and driving performance. You will have full P&L responsibility including sales forecasting, SG&A management and resource allocation to ensure profitability and support GSK’s commitment to growth and innovation.   Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   Driving Brand Performance • P&L Management: Full understanding and accountability for the Dutch and Irish LOC P&L’s and headcount, acting as a core member of both leadership teams. • Performance Analysis: Lead cross-functional monthly performance reviews (MPR’s) and perform variance analysis of business unit results (sales, brand profit, KPIs), identifying performance gaps and proposing corrective actions. • Strategic Planning: Lead strategic portfolio and brand analysis, and scenario planning, to influence and support brand planning and business decisions for the therapy area LT • Resource Allocation: Drive the annual budget setting process for the cross functional therapy area teams, with focus on strategic resource allocation and proactive identification of risks and opportunities. Support the commercial teams in tracking their budgets and seeking opportunities for SG&A optimisation.   Financial Forecasting & Reporting • Forecasting (Core Commercial Cycle): Partner with commercial, supply chain, and insights teams to deliver monthly DRM, annual plans, and soft-landing estimates, aligning and challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities. • Launch Support: Support launch forecasts for pipeline opportunities, utilizing data sources and scenario planning to input on volume assumptions and pricing discussions • Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial analysis at month-end, providing insights to analyse performance and support financial entries.   Pricing Optimization & Market Dynamics • Pricing Governance: Partner with Market Access and other expe