GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

As a Finance Director at GSK you will be offered a great breadth and depth of opportunity and challenge.  Finance provides the partnership, strategic guidance and support services that our business units need to operate efficiently and effectively.  This enables them to focus on developing, manufacturing and delivering medicines, vaccines and products to the patient and consumers who need them. Whether supporting the commercial businesses, one of the Global Support Functions or being part of the Corporate Finance team, effective Finance Partnering at GSK sits at the heart of all strategic and operational decisions – providing insight, shaping options and driving results.  This provides a unique vantage point from which to truly understand GSK, as well as to experience a variety of the different business units and environments.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

• Lead the development, preparation & presentation of strategic plans, budgets & forecasts for GSK Hong Kong
• Review the operations of the Pharmaceutical businesses, making necessary analysis & recommendations to local management to enable delivery of financial targets.
• Provide insightful financial and business input to decision making and evaluation of strategic options to optimize resource allocation and ROI. Provide key counsel to the General Manager on business issues.
• Lead & develop the Finance team including in the hub & their integration within the business, sponsor employee development processes within the function.
• Lead & manage the preparation of monthly, interim & annual accounts so that they are compliant with local & corporate statutory guidelines.
• Proactively study legislation & proposed changes in the law which affect company operations & ensure appropriate recommendations/actions to ensure compliance.
• Manage credit control policies & working capital to maximize cash flow generated from operations
• Manage external relationships with banks, auditors & tax authorities to achieve company objectives.
• Lead development of 3-year plans for the business
• Provide product analysis /profitability for sales /marketing decisions
• Propose necessary actions to manage expenses & working capital employed
• Key communication link with Regional /Corporate Finance

Why you?

Key Behavioral Competencies Required: 

• Demonstrated interpersonal & communication skills
• Multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
• Effective leadership style with ability to influence and contribute at a senior level
• Performance driven
• Commitment with unquestioned integrity
• Team builder and player

Experience/Knowledge/Technical Skills Required: 

• Business Degree
• Professional Accounting designation
• Extensive experience of leading a finance function within a commercial organization.  Previous experience of Finance Director Commercial market would be required
• Extensive knowledge of financial management & accounting theory, practices standards & internal controls
• Business-established network highly desirable
• Demonstrated resiliency & adaptability to lead the finance function in a complex, marketing driven environment
• Demonstrated ability in managing tax & treasury issues
• Proven team builder, ability to motivate, coach & develop people

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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