Global Finance Specialist Executive Compensation and Benefits

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981 we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human bodys largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company we embrace diversity and respect the dignity privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled direct impact.

Job Title: Global Finance Specialist (Executive Compensation & Benefits)

Location: Zug Switzerland

Role Summary

We are seeking a Global Finance Specialist to join our Group Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy and transparency in all personnel-related financial processes including payroll execution personnel cost planning and forecasting headcount tracking and reporting of salary bonuses and long-term incentives (LTI).

As a key link between Finance and HR you will provide high-quality data and insights that support strategic decision-making and workforce planning across the organization. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and involvement in global projects making it ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personnel Cost Planning & Forecasting

• Perform variance analysis of actuals vs. forecasted personnel costs and provide meaningful commentary.
• Oversee personnel cost budget and monthly outlooks at the Group level.
• Develop and maintain models for salary increases headcount movements variable compensation STIs achievements and LTIs.
• Provide analytical support to Finance Business Partners and HR for budgeting and workforce planning processes.

2. Headcount Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date headcount data in coordination with HR and business functions.
• Track key headcount KPIs such as FTE new hires terminations internal transfers and vacancy status.
• Provide monthly and ad-hoc headcount reports for management and group consolidation.
• Support Finance and HR in workforce planning by providing insights on organizational structure cost implications and staffing trends.
• Ensure alignment of HR and Finance data sources for headcount and personnel cost reporting.

3. Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver accurate timely and insightful personnel cost and headcount reports for management and group reporting.
• Analyze trends across salary bonuses benefits and long-term incentive costs.
• Maintain and improve dashboards and reporting tools for labor cost and headcount analytics (e.g. Power BI Excel).
• Contribute to monthly quarterly and annual financial closing activities ensuring correct accruals and reconciliations.

4. Long-Term Incentive & Bonus Administration

• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits to manage accruals financial tracking and reporting of LTIs (e.g. stock options performance shares RSUs).
• Support annual cash bonus calculations accrual processes and payout accuracy.
• Ensure correct reflection of bonus and LTI expenses in the companys financial systems and forecasts.

5. Process & System Improvement

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll reporting and cost-planning processes.
• Partner with HR Finance and IT to enhance data automation and reporting quality.
• Support digitalization initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
• Total Experience: 1015 years overall professional experience.
• Relevant Experience: 57 years in payroll personnel cost reporting or FP&A roles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting tools (Power BI Workday or similar).
• Knowledge of IFRS 2 Share-Based Payment and payroll compliance.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR Finance and Accounting teams.
• High attention to detail confidentiality and process discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer in Return

At Galderma you will join an agile multicultural and global organization where Finance and HR partner closely to support business growth. We value diversity and inclusion and we believe that the best decisions come from teams that reflect the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

In return we offer:

• A competitive compensation package including a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits.
• Personalized career development supported by ongoing feedback tailored learning opportunities and a clear growth path within a scaling Finance organization.
• A dynamic and fast-growing environment that encourages ownership from day one empowering you to take initiative shape processes and drive improvements.
• Exposure to senior leadership through regular reporting cycles strategic workforce planning discussions and cross-functional projects involving Finance HR and Regions.
• An environment that values analytical rigor process discipline and continuous improvement ideal for someone who enjoys refining models improving systems and building best-in-class reporting frameworks.

Our people make a difference.

At Galderma you will work with people who are like you and people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism collaboration and a friendly supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.