On behalf of our client, one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies, we are looking for a successful candidate to fill the Finance & Administration Manager (FAM) position.

This position is in Kyiv, Ukraine.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The local FAM acts as the legal representative of the OPU, jointly with the Country Head, in accordance with legislation, shareholder and/or board resolutions, and the company's regulations and directives.

BACKGROUND, REQUIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• University degree, postgraduate studies in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 3–5 years of experience in at least three main areas of responsibility (e.g., Finance, Controlling, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Legal & Compliance).
• 5-10 years professional experience in Controlling, Internal Auditing, and Accounting or Tax.
• 2-5 years of leadership experience managing teams and projects.
• Preferred candidate has experience with one of the Big 4 and an international company (preferably in pharma).
• Advanced English is a must.
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills.
• Intercultural awareness, prior international experience is a plus.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All finance and accounting processes, such as:

1. Local accounting and tax, including the preparation of financial and tax documents.
2. Local financial planning and business partnering.
3. Financial decision support of local businesses, including credit management.
4. Follow-up on cash collection and cash flow management.

• Purchasing, mainly local procurement.
• Local supply chain topics and 3PL oversight.
• Local Quality Compliance processes, including:

1. Implementation of quality processes/requirements as requested by regional Quality to ensure that all relevant GDP/GMP requirements are followed.
2. Performance of Quality Management Reviews and escalation of quality issues to local/regional management.

• Support of local Discovery Research entities:

1. Alignment with IU Controlling on planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
2. Partner with senior management on managing their budgets, maintaining governance and oversight, and applying the standard company processes.

• Local oversight of information systems and office administration
• Local legal matters, including serving as a liaison with external legal consultants.
• Active member of the local Management Team and driver of local implementation of company strategy.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE & CONDITIONS:

• Professional development and opportunity to realize your potential in a flexible, friendly global working environment.
• Possibility of joining the Company’s management team.
• Competitive remuneration and a corporate bonus scheme.
• Insurance (medical/life/ accident and critical illness insurance).
• Corporate car and other needed tools for comfortable work.