Sr. Manager Int. Diagnostics & Com. Ops. Finance Lead (m/w/d)

Description

For Abaxis Europe GmbH we a looking for a

Senior Manager International Diagnostics & Commercial Operations Finance Lead (m/w/d)

The Finance Lead, International Diagnostics and Commercial Operations, will serve as the key financial leader for Zoetis Global Diagnostics across non-US markets and support global Commercial Operations, including Customer Care, Medical Services, Marketing, and Product teams. Reporting to the Finance Lead, Global Diagnostics, will oversee all financial planning, reporting, and analysis, enabling data-driven decision-making and ensuring alignment with the Global Diagnostics long-term objectives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Business Partnering:

- Serve as the finance leader overseeing financial activities of the International Diagnostics and Commercial Operations
- Serve as business partner for Customer Care and Operations, Marketing, Product, and Medical Services organizations, providing insights to support strategic initiatives such as business model transformation, new product launches and operational excellence.
- Partner closely with international market leaders, International Diagnostics Marketing and international market finance organization, to align on resource allocation strategies and optimize financial performance in non-US markets.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams, including US Diagnostics Finance, FP&A (US, International & HQFP&A), GMS (demand planning, external supply).

2. Business Results and Reporting:

- Oversee all financial activities for non-US markets within Global Diagnostics, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of the P&L.
- Analyze business performance, identifying key drivers, challenges, and opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead financial planning and reporting for global Commercial Operations, ensuring accuracy in cost allocations, marketing investments, and service-related expenses. Support local markets in their forecasting efforts of diagnostics products and revenues.
- Develop and enhance reporting tools using SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and other platforms to improve financial transparency and efficiency. Individual will be responsible of supporting the continuous improvement to our financial systems and processes to ensure we keep pace with the evolution of our business and have the appropriate level of foresight in data via KPI’s and other key metrics.
- Manage month-end close processes, variance analysis, and quarterly financial updates for leadership.
- Monitor and track business performance with proactive identification of issues, opportunities, and challenges.
- Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, internal controls, and Zoetis policies.

YOUR PROFILE:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- 7-12 years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, or business partnering, preferably within Diagnostics, Animal Health, or related industries.
- Experience managing complex international P&Ls and leading financial strategy in a dynamic business environment.

- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering in a global or regional capacity.
- Strong technical proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel modeling.
- Strategic thinker with a robust analytical background and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build partnerships.
- Capable of managing and implementing process improvements, particularly in financial reporting and system enhancements.

WE OFFER:

- Attractive compensation: We offer a competitive salary package with additional bonus opportunities.
- Development: Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development in an international environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office days.
- Corporate culture: An open and collaborative working environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
- International experience: Opportunity to work with and in global teams in an international setting.

Does the role sound interesting for you? Would you like to join Zoetis?

Then we are looking forward to your application! Please apply online by 12.02.2025 at the latest.

You can find more information about our company at www.zoetis.com.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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