Director Finance

Mission

A leading international pharmaceutical company sought a Director Finance to lead the European affiliate’s finance function. The role demanded strong business partnering skills, solid command of finance operations, and the ability to ensure control, compliance, and commercial insight in a tightly regulated and fast-evolving environment.

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Approach
We identified and assessed finance leaders with a background in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries - with particular focus on individuals who had worked within matrix organizations. Our process emphasized leadership style, cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to translate numbers into strategic business guidance.

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Result
We placed a finance director with a strong track record in managing regional P&Ls, building robust reporting frameworks, and supporting executive teams in regulated sectors. The candidate quickly aligned with the leadership team, introduced improved forecasting routines, and raised the overall performance standard within the finance department.

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Impact
The new hire enhanced financial visibility, strengthened compliance structures, and helped elevate finance as a strategic function within the German entity. Their contribution improved decision-making and enabled closer integration between local operations and global finance.

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Key Achievements

• Introduced structured, forward-looking financial planning

• Enhanced local compliance and audit-readiness

• Strengthened collaboration between finance and commercial teams

• Positioned finance as a trusted business partner in a complex market