Finance Partner Procurement (18 month Secondment)

Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: Nov 21 2022 Are you an experienced Finance Partner looking for your next opportunity? Are you passionate about providing expert advice to a series of senior stakeholders to inform accurate decision-making? If so, this opportunity may be of interest. Job Purpose We are seeking a Finance Partner supporting our Procurement function. As Finance Partner you will partner in a complex matrix environment across multiple geographies and procurement categories to deliver company value. You will have the ability to form strong relationships with Procurement and Finance, markets, the external supply base, and influence to ensure the best company outcome. Key responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following : Provide expert insight Procurement business partners on performance through financial acumen and knowledge of the business & the environment Influence business decisions including change proposals, investment decisions, sourcing decisions, contract negotiations Ensure that high quality liaison & communication is maintained with senior colleagues across a wide scope of interfaces to drive alignment on savings and solutions Provide financial leadership & participation in key stakeholder teams to drive Procurement strategy Provide financial leadership/counsel to major savings projects from ideation to execution Ensure appropriate governance over Procurement savings in line with agreed methodology Collaborate with Procurement teams to share category inflation insights and data with stakeholders Using both internal and external knowledge sources to improve business performance, build an understanding of risks & opportunities Lead on cash programs working with Procurement teams to establish appropriate targets Work with our Financial Controlling team to provide high-level monitoring of operational expenditure Champion a culture of collaboration with the Procurement finance team to maintain the high performing team and continuous improvement focus
LI-GSK Why You? We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Finance or business degree and Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, MBA) Demonstrated experience in Finance partnering including influencing senior business leaders Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills Experience in complex business case resolution Why GSK? 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our R&D focus is to deliver a new generation of vaccines and medicines using the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies to get ahead of infectious diseases, HIV, cancer and other immune-mediated and respiratory diseases. We do all this with a commitment to operate responsibly for all our stakeholders by prioritising Innovation, Performance and Trust. Our bold ambitions for patients are reflected in new commitments to growth and a significant step-change in delivery over the next five years. This means more GSK vaccines and medicines, including innovative new products, will reach more people who need them than ever before. We have long believed that building trust is key to stronger performance, helping to create value for shareholders, impact for patients and society and a reason outstanding people choose to work for and with us. That’s why being a responsible business is an integral part of our strategy. Taking action on environmental, social and governance issues is a key driver in our strategy. 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. 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. 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