The Position

At Roche, we believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are fearless in both decision and action; we believe that good business means a better world. Organizational capacity to attract, motivate and retain talent is a vital element for balanced organizational success and innovation. This is why we are looking for a person to undertake the role of Finance Excellence Partner and report directly to the Head of Controlling.

The Finance Excellence Partner (FxP) is instrumental in transforming E-L finance into a more efficient, effective, and networked organization that improves impact on the business and customer journey.

As FxP, you collaborate with Dia Commercial Finance colleagues across countries in a networked team, to streamline finance operations by simplifying, standardizing, and applying insights for better decision-making. You also collaborate closely with Finance Enterprise Partners, as well as other finance colleagues across the global Roche finance environment. You contribute to fostering a culture of innovation & experimentation (explore digital finance, AI) and drive automation and digitalization across finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the transition of affiliate focused finance operations towards an above country-cluster level

• Identify and analyze opportunities for efficiency gains, promoting continuous improvement through standardized processes and tasks in order to be brilliant at the basic

• Identify and implement best and efficient processes within the relevant cluster

• Proactive support in cleaning and aligning of master data in collaboration with master data owners (e.g. Supply Chain)

• Be the liaison to various partners across the global Roche finance environment (e.g. eCoE, RSS)

• Leverage technology & automation to drive digitalization

• Embrace & champion networked ways of working

• Participate in squads and cross-chapter teams to address high-priority projects with end-to-end responsibility

• Work closely with Finance Enterprise Partners to enable better customer experience and business impact along the customer journey

• Explore and apply new technologies in the fields of automation and AI

What You Bring

• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting, as well as affiliate finance

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a growth mindset

• Ability to work and thrive in a networked environment, cross-departments, team members and geographies

• Actively seeking input and building collaborations with other partners in the ecosystem

• Capability and desire to work across affiliates, sub-regions, and regions with an enterprise perspective with an agile approach

• Experience navigating and working in networks across geographies, business and roles / self-organized teams

• Robust analytical skills, including business process improvement expertise

• A strong business understanding to drive innovation optimally

• An inclusive and collaborative approach to how you work

• Growth mindset and living the Roche Operating Principles

• English language written and spoken

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Please visit: https://careers.roche.com/global/en/diversity-and-inclusion for knowing more about D&I initiatives and success strories in Roche.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.