ANZ Finance Director

Finance Director ANZ – Multinational Pharma Company

Location: Sydney, Australia

Are you a strategic finance leader with a strong commercial acumen? Are you ready to take on a high-impact role in a dynamic, multinational pharmaceutical company? Our client, a global leader in healthcare, is seeking a Finance Director ANZ to drive financial excellence and business strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity:

As the Finance Director ANZ, you will report to the Regional Finance Director, APACA, and play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy for the ANZ region. Leading a small team of finance professionals and working closely with shared services and CoE globally, you will be responsible for all commercial finance matters, ensuring robust financial planning, compliance, and business partnering with senior commercial leaders.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, or Commercial Finance to influence strategic decisions of this thriving company and drive business growth in a competitive market. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Finance Leadership: Lead all finance-related activities in ANZ, ensuring financial health, risk management, and business strategy alignment.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Ensure high-quality budgeting, forecasting, and financial insights to support decision-making.

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to senior commercial leaders, driving financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Compliance & Governance: Maintain an effective internal control environment, ensure adherence to statutory regulations, and oversee financial audits.

• Tax & Treasury: Oversee tax compliance, liaise with regulatory authorities, and manage treasury functions for the ANZ region.

• People Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Change & Transformation: Support major change initiatives, including business development activities, finance transformation projects, and system migrations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Leadership in Commercial Finance: 15+ years of post-qualification experience, with a strong background in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Commercial Finance within a multinational environment.

• Strong Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury, and compliance (US GAAP and local statutory requirements).

• People Leadership: Experience leading and developing finance teams.

• Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification required. An MBA is a plus.

• Systems Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred.

• Industry Experience: Prior experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, life science, distribution or similar is preferred. 

Why Join?

• Be part of a leading global pharmaceutical company with a strong presence in ANZ.

• Work in a highly visible, strategic finance role with direct impact on business performance.

• Lead a talented finance team and drive meaningful transformation.

• Competitive remuneration package and career progression opportunities.

If you are a commercially focused finance leader looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, multinational environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by following the links or reach out to Alicia Keenan at akeenan@aicila.com for a confidential discussion.

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