HIPRA is a multinational pharmaceutical company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service.
HIPRA has a solid international presence in 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).
Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge. HIPRA dedicates 10% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines. To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services.
For our office of Hipra Germany, based in Dusseldorf, we are looking for a new Finance and Administration Manager.
His/her main mission would be to plan, lead and coordinate the areas of finance, administration, human resources (HR) and logistics, of the subsidiary.
Mainly his/her fonctions will be:
- Prepare and follow up the allocated budgets.
- Coordinate monthly accounting closing according to HQ schedule.
- Prepare monthly reports for the Headquarters (HQ), according to the rules in place.
- Analyse on a monthly basis the evolution of the Financial Statements (P & L, Balance Sheet) and ratios and translate qualitative comments to HQ based on your analysis. Propose corrective actions.
- Support Business Area in pursuing customers’ collection.
- Manage subsidiary’s treasury based on the financial planning and the guidelines established by HQ.
- Manage Banking relations and negotiation according to Group Financial policies and in coordination with HQ Finance department.
- Assist the local accountancy/tax consultants in controlling the compliance with local accounting and tax rules, as well as your alignment with Group financial policies.
- Lead the accounts audits and supervise the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Manage subsidiary’s local insurances not integrated into a Group general agreement (cars, health, life insurance…).
- Coordinate with HQ Finance department those local insurances integrated into a Group general agreement (public liability, property loss, transportation).
- Manage the company’s fleet of vehicles according to the Group policy and in coordination with HQ Finance and HR departments.
- Propose suppliers & gather budgets. Control the incoming supplier invoices, obtain approvals and manage all settlements to suppliers.
- Control the business expenses according to the Group policy.
- Manage the telephone reception service.
- Be the contact person for IT department.
- Manage Personnel Administration issues (hiring/termination, payroll for entire staff, etc.) in collaboration with local external agencies.
- Report to HQ all the requested HR information (employees costs, variables, holidays etc.).
- Lead, develop and motivate all personnel of your area, promoting a team work environment.
- Detect personnel needs and participate in interviews, training and integration processes for all team members.
- Be up to date about local legal information in the HR field.
- Manage prevention of workplace risks.
- Lead inventory and orders management.
The requirements for this position would be:
Master’s Degree in business management, finance, administration or related discipline.
At least 4 years of related financial, accounting management, plus ideally human resources experience.
High level of English and German are mandatories
User of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and ideally of SAP.
Excellent analytical and financial skills; strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and solve unstructured problems.
Experience working in an international and matrix organisation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong human relations skills.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and accurate; excellent organizational skills.