Head of Finance - Global Well-known Pharma

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
This position will lead a multidisciplinary team covering Finance Business Partnering, Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE), and Market Insights, managing a team of approximately 4-6 professionals. The role will work closely with local business leaders while reporting directly to the global organization.
  • A global well-known healthcare company
  • This role will work as head of finance, directly report to global.

About Our Client

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced finance person to join its China leadership team in a highly visible role supporting commercial decision-making and business performance.

Job Description

    • Serve as a strategic business partner to the China commercial organization, providing financial leadership and actionable insights to drive growth and profitability.
    • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance management, and business case evaluation.
    • Oversee the Finance BP, SFE, and Market Insights functions, ensuring strong integration of data, analytics, and financial perspectives to support decision-making.
    • Drive resource allocation, investment prioritization, and commercial performance optimization.
    • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Commercial, Market Access, Medical, and other business functions.
    • Provide clear and impactful communication to global stakeholders and senior leadership.



The Successful Applicant

  • Senior finance professional with substantial experience gained within a multinational pharmaceutical company.
  • Demonstrated track record in end-to-end finance leadership and business finance partnering.
  • Strong commercial acumen with outstanding Finance BP capabilities and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience managing broad finance responsibilities, including planning, performance management, and strategic decision support.
  • Prior exposure to additional commercial support functions such as SFE, business analytics, market research, commercial excellence, or other cross-functional areas would be highly advantageous.
  • Proven people leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix and global environment.
  • Fluent English required.

What's on Offer

    • Strategic leadership role with significant visibility across China and global headquarters.
    • Opportunity to influence business strategy beyond traditional finance responsibilities.
    • Broad scope covering finance, analytics, commercial effectiveness, and market intelligence.
    • Join a high-performing global biopharmaceutical organization committed to innovation and patient impact.



Contact
Stella Mao
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069759
Phone number
+8621 6026 8063

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stella Mao
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8063
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069759

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