Global Head of Controlling Operations R&D CSO/CSU Delivery

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

JOB SUMMARY:

The Global Head of R&D CSO/CSU Delivery reporting to the Head of R&D Development Delivery leads financial controlling excellence for CSO/CSU activities across both Pharma and Vaccines divisions, managing an annual OPEX portfolio of €1 billion. This strategic role directs the CSU/CSO team across three global hubs (Bogota, Budapest and Kuala-Lumpur), ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. The position plays a vital role in supporting CSO/CSU development projects, providing financial insights, and maintaining robust controls while partnering with key stakeholders within R&D. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing standardized processes, driving efficiency, and maintaining quality standards while supporting both Pharma and Vaccines.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Control and Management

- Lead financial controlling activities for a €1.0 billion CSO/CSU budget for both Pharma & Vaccines

- Ensure accurate financial planning, tracking, and reporting for scope of responsibility

- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making

Team Leadership

- Lead and develop a team of 9 specialized development controllers across three hubs

- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality controlling services

- Establish clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics aligned with broader organizational goals

- Foster a collaborative environment that promotes excellence and continuous improvement

- Build R&D capabilities and expertise within the team

Stakeholder Management

- Serve as  financial partner to R&D Development leadership teams across Pharma and Vaccines

- Build strong relationships with hub leaders and in-country operational teams

- Ensure alignment with global finance strategies

- Communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial partners

Process Excellence

- Ensure adherence to core mode

- Drive efficiency improvements in CSU/CSO financial operations

- Implement and maintain quality standards across all deliverables

- Monitor and report on team performance metrics

Risk Management and Compliance

- Oversee financial compliance for CSU/CSO activities

- Identify and mitigate financial risks in CSU/CSO operations

- Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures

- Support audit requirements and regulatory compliance

About you

Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

- 5+ years of relevant experience in financial controlling

- Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry

- Understanding of R&D operations

Soft skills:

- Team Coordination: Ability to organize and motivate functional teams

- Individual Development: Talent for providing feedback and supporting team members' skill growth

- Clear Communication: Proficiency in conveying information effectively across different team members

- Process Improvement: Skill in implementing defined changes within established frameworks

- Operational Flexibility: Adaptability to shifting priorities

- Tactical Planning: Capacity to create practical plans to achieve defined team objectives

- Practical Decision-Making: Capability to evaluate options and make timely decisions for day-to-day challenges

- Relationship Building: Aptitude for developing productive working relationships with immediate stakeholders

- Team Harmony: Skill in addressing interpersonal tensions and maintaining team cohesion

- Self-Awareness: Emotional intelligence focused on personal effectiveness and team dynamics

Technical skills:

- Advanced financial controlling expertise

- Project financial management proficiency

- Process improvement methodologies

- Performance metrics and KPI management

- Risk management knowledge

- Budgeting and forecasting expertise

- Pharmaceutical development financial understanding

- Data analysis and reporting skills

- ERP systems proficiency

Main interactions:

- Development Global Finance Business Partners

- Development Pillar FP&A

- IC&P Internal Control

- Development GPE

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