Senior Financial Analyst Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Budapest Global Pharma

Our client a major player in the pharma industry is seeking a strategic-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role is designed for a professional who thrives on transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive executive decision-making. You will act as a key business partner across commercial production and financial departments ensuring that the companys growth is backed by rigorous modeling and sound financial logic. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned controller or analyst to take on a high-visibility role with significant impact on product portfolio profitability and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Decision Support & Modeling: Create forward-looking financial models and analyses to support the decisions of leaders in commercial production and finance departments.
• Project Evaluation: Estimate the business impact of new projects perform post-implementation reviews and prepare detailed product cost pre-calculations.
• Business Case Review: Evaluate and provide expert financial opinions on business cases to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Profitability Analysis: Analyze the profitability of specific products and entire portfolios; conduct comprehensive variance analyses (plan vs. actual).
• Asset Valuation: Participate in the preparation of impairment models for intangible assets goodwill and investments.
• Cost Management: Utilize and maintain product-level cost allocation and profit calculation systems.
• System & Process Development: Drive continuous process improvement and participate in IT projects aimed at enhancing controlling functions.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: University degree in Finance Economics or a related field supported by 5 years of experience in controlling or financial analysis.
• Methodological Knowledge: Deep understanding of general controlling methodologies including cost accounting price calculation and variance analysis.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience with SAP is considered a significant advantage.
• Modeling Expertise: Proven experience in building and evaluating NPV (Net Present Value) models is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Native-level Hungarian and fluent English (both written and verbal) are required for effective collaboration.
• Professional Certification: Completion of ACCA Fundamentals is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to see the big picture behind the numbers.

Required Experience:

Senior IC