Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity 

The Finance Business Partner actively helps improve the performance of the business and provides full business finance support to the leaders and the senior management team who have P&L / cost center responsibility for the Uldum site and the Global Supply Chain leadership team.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Execute financial planning and analysis processes including forecast and budget processes for the Uldum site
• Provide insight and analysis on business performance including efficiency measures, inventory, logistics and working capital improvement
• Develop, monitor and challenge monthly KPI’s for performance to drive efficiencies and the effectiveness of the site with a continuous improvements mindset
• Own month-end closing process for the site, including accountability for the sites P&L and Balance Sheet including, but not limited to, Working Capital and inventory holding. Ensure financial information is prepared in line with Dechra’s Finance policies and controls framework 
• Financial sparring partner to the Uldum Site Director and senior management team acting as the key link between the business and finance, challenging and tracking the team’s productivity and performance improvements
• Support business case development and analytics for improvements, investments and projects
• Provide financial support and challenge to the Global Supply Chain and Procurement Director and his leadership team. Act as the financial business partner to the team and provide guidance, insight, support and challenge on all financial, internal control and governance matters
• Interface with the Global S&OP and logistics processes to identify, implement and support the optimization of supply and demand planning across DVP and DPMS
• Co-ordinate the agreement of demand and supply volumes to enable the DPMS global internal manufacturing sites to build forecasts and strategic plans that are built on robust and realistic forecasts, with cross divisional agreement
• Working with the Procurement Director, own and deliver raw material inflation assumptions across DPMS for budgeting and strategic planning purposes
• Challenge and support PPV assumptions and targets; monitor the delivery of targets providing relevant insight of performance
• Provide financial support and challenge for capital investment cases; business partner the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of investment with appropriate rigour in governance and control. 
• Proactively advises and challenges the business and support the delivery of any key business projects and initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Ability to clearly and convincingly present and communicate on the outcome of financial analytics and drive relevant process change, behavior or actions across the business
• Understand key metrics that drive financial performance 
• Strategic planning/forecasting/thinking 
• Fluent in Danish
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills on an international level 
• Be a self-starter with resilience 
• Significant experience with financial analysis and reporting on KPI’s 
• Good knowledge of English 
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP system (Oracle preferred) 
• Experience of working in a manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical company would be beneficial but not required
• CIMA or equivalent would be desired but not needed

About the Company

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics. 

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success. 

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC