I2I R&D Finance Lead - Early Solutions

Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

To strengthen our Corporate Development & Finance department, based in our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: I2I Finance Lead Early Solutions.

As the I2I Finance Lead Early Solutions you will be the single point of contact of the Early Solutions Patient Value (PV) Unit(UCB’s Global Research and Early Development unit; hubs in Belgium, UK and USA)and you will ensure and maintain a strong relationship with the team. You will also provide specific expertise in transversal financial areas.

You like to work in anenvironmentwhere you can:

• Generate global business impact, based on actionable insights augmented by technology and inspired by outside perspectives.
• Take joint responsibility with Early Solutions Leadership Team (and FP&A) for Budget, Forecasting and Long-Term Plan process for the PV Unit.
• Detect trends and future developments to provide forward-looking views on financial performance.
• Adopt new ways of working, in cross-functional teams across departmental boundaries.

You willcontributeby:

• Working with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure timely and accurate financial analysis is generated based on standardized, high-quality OPEX and P&L reporting.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end close process, and ensuring accruals are consistent with IFRS.
• Supporting the development and management of Capital Investments (CAPEX) for the PV Unit.
• Validating key business assumptions and focusing on delivering actionable insights and value-driven proposals based on analysis & interpretation of data as well as a deep understanding of our value drivers.
• Driving holistic resource allocations and prioritization - together with our internal teams - to provide transparency and to get the best value out of all our activities throughout the year.
• Highlighting risks and opportunities proactively for internal teams / PV Unit, leading to an accurate upside and downside reporting and estimation of the year-end landing as well as proposes mitigation plans in case of deviation versus agreed targets.
• Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship / partnership with PV Unit, Leadership teams and key stakeholders.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the followingeducation, experienceandskills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant finance or business-related discipline.
• Proven experience of 4+ years in controlling, preferably in international pharma / biopharma company.
• Problem solving skills, with attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to anticipate changes and risks and proactivity via alternative scenarios.
• Experience in SAP, mainly FICO modules and good accounting knowledge (IFRS).
• Ability to positively challenge, influence, with constructive conflict resolution.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.