Finance Lead, Central America & Caribbean and Export Markets

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Job Description Summary The Finance Lead, CAC and Export Markets is the senior finance business partner for the region, supporting financial planning, performance management, governance and decision-making across multi-country and distributor-led operations. The role provides high-quality financial insight, ensures reliable reporting and controls, and enables disciplined resource allocation to support sustainable business performance. The position combines strategic finance leadership with strong operational depth, partnering with commercial, supply chain and functional leaders to translate business priorities into robust financial plans, identify risks and opportunities, and drive timely corrective action. The role also leads the regional finance team and promotes simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement across markets. Job Description Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Key Responsibilities 1. Lead financial planning and performance management · Lead budgeting, forecasting, Latest Estimate and target-setting cycles for CAC and Export Markets. · Consolidate country and market financials, analyse performance versus budget, prior year and forecasts, and provide clear recommendations to leadership. · Monitor sales, profitability, operating expenses, cash flow, personnel costs and other key value drivers, ensuring visibility of risks and opportunities. · Establish effective performance rhythms and support timely corrective actions when results or leading indicators are off track. 2. Provide strategic finance business partnering · Act as a trusted finance partner to regional, country, commercial, supply chain and functional leaders. · Provide robust financial evaluation for business cases, pricing decisions, tenders, launches, portfolio choices, investments and distributor opportunities. · Challenge assumptions constructively, clarify financial trade-offs and support decisions that balance short-term delivery with long-term value creation. · Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. 3. Ensure financial reporting, governance and control · Ensure timely, accurate and consistent monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in line with Sandoz requirements and local regulations. · Maintain strong data quality and financial discipline across systems, reporting tools and market submissions. · Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, compliance standards and documentation expectations across the region. · Identify and mitigate financial risks related to credit, inventory, tax, cash flow, third parties and operating processes. 4. Drive resource and cost management · Provide transparency on operating expenses, workforce costs, investments and productivity initiatives. · Guide resource allocation towards the highest-value priorities and support cost-efficiency actions without compromising critical business capabilities. · Monitor balance sheet, cash and working-capital drivers and promote disciplined financial ownership across the organisation. 5. Lead process improvement and finance transformation · Drive simplification, standardisation and automation of financial processes, reporting and planning across markets. · Improve the quality, speed and usability of finance information through fit-for-purpose tools, templates and performance dashboards. · Promote continuous improvement and cross-market sharing of best practices. 6. Lead, inspire and develop the finance team · Build a high-performing, engaged and accountable finance team with clear roles, priorities and standards. · Coach and develop team members, strengthen succession and capability pipelines, and create opportunities for growth. · Foster effective collaboration across countries, functions and cultures while role-modelling integrity, inclusion and the Sandoz Way. Sandoz Way Leadership Behaviours As a leader of others, the Finance Lead is expected to demonstrate the Sandoz Way through the following behaviours: SANDOZ WAY PRINCIPLE LEADING OTHERS: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE ROLE Think Sandoz Considers the impact of decisions beyond the immediate team, enables collaboration across boundaries, assumes positive intent and creates an environment where ethical decisions prioritise patients, society and the broader interests of Sandoz. Act Smart and Simple Determines which decisions require depth and rigour, takes ownership with integrity, delegates clear decision and execution accountability, challenges the status quo and enables fast execution once decisions are made. Be Passionate About Performance Sets ambitious priorities aligned with our purpose and strategy, drives relentless execution without compromising ethics or compliance, assesses performance objectively and strengthens results through continuous feedback and learning. Grow Together Creates an environment where people are challenged and encouraged to learn and grow, invites questions and concerns, promotes team members’ visibility and contributions, and supports the team through change with empathy. Seek Clarity Communicates transparently, honestly and frequently; gives and seeks timely feedback; clarifies expectations and the rationale behind decisions; connects the team’s work to our strategy and purpose; and openly shares learning from successes, mistakes and failures. Success Measures · Delivery of finance KPIs, including cost, Core EBIT, personnel costs, headcount, cash and other relevant performance indicators. · Timely and accurate completion of all planning and reporting cycles, including actuals, forecasts, targets and latest estimates. · Quality and business impact of financial insights, recommendations and decision support provided to stakeholders. · Compliance with internal controls, audits, documentation requirements and applicable financial standards. · Quality of financial support for business cases, pricing, tenders, launches, investments and portfolio decisions. · Reliability and consistency of financial data across CAC and Export Markets. · Measurable improvement in process efficiency, standardisation, automation and finance capability. · Builds a high-performing, engaged finance team and embeds the Sandoz Way into day-to-day behaviours, decisions and ways of working. Minimum Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; professional certification or postgraduate qualification is desirable. · Proven experience in multinational and multi-country environments; exposure to distributor or export markets is strongly preferred. · Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, balance sheet, tax, cash flow, internal controls and audit fundamentals. · Advanced business English and Spanish. · Advanced Excel and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; SAP experience is preferred. · Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams to deliver strong results and create an engaged, accountable and high-performing culture. · Healthcare, pharmaceutical or FMCG experience is desirable; exposure to pricing, tenders and distributor business models is beneficial. Critical Competencies CAPABILITY WHAT GREAT LOOKS LIKE Financial acumen Demonstrates strong command of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, planning, reporting and value drivers, and applies this expertise to improve business outcomes. Strategic finance leadership Connects business strategy with financial priorities, evaluates scenarios and trade-offs, and guides resource allocation towards sustainable value creation. Business partnering and influence Builds trusted relationships, challenges constructively and translates financial insight into clear recommendations that influence decisions. Commercial and market understanding Understands customers, portfolio, pricing, tenders, access dynamics and distributor economics, and integrates these considerations into financial decisions. Performance management Establishes clear commitments, uses data to diagnose performance, identifies risks and opportunities early, and drives timely action. Governance, risk and controls Protects the organisation through sound judgement, strong controls, accurate reporting, proactive risk management and consistent ethical standards. Analytical judgement Interprets complex information, tests assumptions, distinguishes material issues and develops practical, evidence-based recommendations. Operational excellence Simplifies and standardises processes, leverages systems and automation, and improves the speed, quality and efficiency of finance delivery. Cross-cultural leadership Leads effectively across diverse countries and business models, adapts to local realities and builds alignment across multicultural stakeholders. People leadership Provides clear direction, inspires confidence, develops talent, builds strong teams and creates accountability for collective results. Communication and clarity Communicates complex financial topics in a concise, transparent and audience-appropriate way, enabling effective decisions and execution. Courage and integrity Takes principled decisions, addresses difficult issues directly and consistently role-models ethics, compliance and the Sandoz Way. Job Dimensions Team 3 direct reports Financial responsibility Regional finance leadership supporting approximately USD 150 million in net sales. Market scope CAC and Export Markets, including legal-entity and distributor-led markets across the region. Languages · Spanish · English Why Sandoz? Generic and biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global pharmaceutical industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million treatments to patients in over 100 countries in 2024. Through investments in new development capabilities, production facilities, acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients access high-quality, affordable medicines in a sustainable way. Our open and collaborative culture is powered by talented and ambitious colleagues in an agile and collegial environment with impactful, flexible, and hybrid careers—where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported. Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion We are committed to creating an exceptional and inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers