Since 1929, ESTEVE has been driven by a clear and powerful purpose: improve people’s lives. Headquartered in Barcelona, we are a global pharmaceutical company with affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA, as well as world-class production sites in Mexico and China supporting our global CMO business.

We are on an exciting growth journey, transforming into a leading international specialty pharma company, focused on highly specialized medicines that address unmet medical needs. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: people matter, transparency, and accountability.

We care, we do: Our commitment goes beyond medicine. We care about making a positive impact on people, the environment, and the way we do business.

1.FUNCTIONAL CONTENT

Main Role

The Operations FP&A Manager provides financial visibility and decision support to Operations Area - Supply Chain. This role will also be responsible for the financial controlling of a manufacturing plant located in Germany, with annual revenues of €7 million, fully invoiced within the group.

This role owns the design and implementation of the FP&A Operations framework, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and strong business partnering across the Operations organization.

Roles

1. Financial Planning & Control for Operations

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews for Operations (internal manufacturing and CMOs).

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis and actionable insights.

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and industry standards.

2. Cost Analysis & Profitability

• Validate standard costs and monitor actual vs. standard cost variances, assessing impact on product margins.

• Support sourcing decisions and cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with Procurement and Controlling.

• Analyze operational KPIs and identify efficiency opportunities.

3. CAPEX Management

• Lead the implementation and enhancement of existing processes for CAPEX approvals and investment tracking.

• Manage CAPEX planning, tracking, and financial evaluation (ROI, NPV, IRR).

• Monitor execution, capitalization, and depreciation; provide monthly reporting and forecasts.

4. Inventory & Working Capital

• Partner with Supply Chain to optimize inventory levels and working capital.

• Monitor obsolescence risk and propose mitigation actions.

5. Process & Digital Enablement

• Drive efficiency in FP&A processes; identify automation opportunities.

• Leverage BI tools for advanced analytics and visualization.

6. Business Partnering

• Act as financial advisor to Operations leadership, providing guidance on financial implications of business decisions & supporting strategic decisions.

• Participate in Operations leadership meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

2.ORGANIZATION CHART & JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Line Manager: Pharma FP&A Director
• Direct Reporting: n/a
• External Relationships: Auditors & Consultants, Global Finance, Production Sites

3. JOB PROFILE

Required Studies

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.

Other Specialized Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling and SAP.

• Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Languages

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Operational Finance preferably within Pharmaceutical/manufacturing environment.

Ready to join us on our purpose to improve people’s lives?  Become part of a team where your passion can make a real difference.