Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

We are looking for a curious data-driven and analytically strong Finance Business Partner digitally fluent and ready for the future to join our Insight to Impact (i2i) R&D team at our headquarters in Brussels Belgium.

About the role

In this role you will act as the Finance Business Partner for Patient Evidence Stakeholders & Communities (PE S&C). You will be the primary finance point of contact for your scope working closely with senior stakeholders across PE S&C and in close collaboration with another Finance Business Partner covering the area.

The Insight to Impact (i2i) R&D team operates as an independent and trusted sparring partner to R&D leadership. We create impact by connecting insights assessing risks and opportunities supporting business cases including resource reallocation and driving robust business planning and decision-making.

Who youll work with

• Senior stakeholders across the various sub-teams within Patient Evidence S&C.
• The other Finance Business Partner supporting Patient Evidence S&C.
• Integrate (planning & resource management tool) team Resource management & process improvement lead.
• Financial Planning & Analysis Accounting Planning & Reporting and colleagues within I2I R&D.
• Talent Partners and other cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong collaboration across functions and geographies.

What youll do

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with PE S&C stakeholders combining strong business support with the ability to challenge influence and shape decisions
• Develop a deep understanding of PE S&C activities business drivers and external partnerships identifying opportunities for efficiency and value creation
• Collaborate closely with FP&A to ensure clear role definition standardized reporting and timely high-quality financial analysis using modern reporting tools and dashboards
• Take joint ownership (with FP&A) of the Budget Forecast and Long-Term Plan processes for PE S&C including internal resource allocation
• Lead the monthly quarterly and year-end close processes ensuring accurate accruals and compliance with IFRS
• Lead monthly financial performance reviews delivering forward-looking insights trend analysis and scenario-based perspectives
• Develop validate and challenge business cases for new or incremental investments applying financial modelling and data-driven insights to inform recommendations
• Drive dynamic resource allocation and prioritisation by leveraging data analytics and predictive insights to support transparent fact-based decision-making
• Actively contribute to the evolution of finance ways of working by adopting and promoting digital finance tools automation advanced analytics and emerging AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency insight generation and decision support
• Champion culture of continuous learning digital experimentation and openness to change.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience skills & mindset

• Bachelors degree in finance business administration or a related field.
• Several years of experience in controlling or finance within an international environment.
• Strong financial analysis and forecasting capabilities with a solid understanding of business drivers.
• Experience working with reporting tools SAP (FICO modules) and strong accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Curious analytical able to connect the dots in complex settings.
• Digitally savvy eager to leverage new tools/technologies.
• Strong problem-solver calm and effective under pressure.
• Proactive and risk-aware builds alternative scenarios.
• Influential stakeholder partner confident

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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