Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

We are seeking a Head Finance within our Commercial Operations organization, based in Vienna - initially limited for 9 months.
This role provides strategic and operational financial leadership for Commercial Operations in Austria, ensuring robust planning, performance management and governance in line with corporate strategy.

As a key member of the commercial leadership team, the Head Finance shapes strategic direction through rigorous financial insight, enabling sound, data‑driven decisions that safeguard value and accelerate sustainable growth.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the country organization, offering analytical insights and recommendations that support long- and short‑term business decisions, growth plans, resource allocation and investment strategies.
• Lead and manage all financial planning processes, including monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles, forecasting, budgeting, goal setting and target monitoring.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Head, Country Commercial Leadership Team, business units and enabling functions, offering proactive financial guidance and serving as a sparring partner on strategic and operational topics.
• Analyze operating results , proactively identifying risks, opportunities and performance gaps; initiate corrective measures and drive innovative approaches to improve business volume, sales and profitability.
• Ensure robust financial control and governance , covering budgetary and purchasing controls as well as adherence to all financial, administrative, corporate and compliance standard
• Drive high-quality financial reporting , ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of reports to relevant stakeholders. Prepare and present results as required.
• Lead people and capability development within the Finance function, fostering talent selection, development and retention while building a strong, engaged and high‑performing team.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in economics, business administration or a comparable qualification in finance

• At least 5-6 years of experience in Finance and Controlling

• Show strong sense of urgency in solving problems and getting work done

• Ability to build strong and sustainable relationships locally and within the region

• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking ability, leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop teams

• Excellent MS Office and SAP knowledge

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Fluent in English; German is an advantage

You´ll receive:

• Attractive salary with incentive program

• Modern company pension scheme

• Flexible working hours / home-office

• Company Car

• 14 weeks of paid parental leave

• Additional days off (bridge-days)

• Meal vouchers

• Wellbeing & mental health offers

• Learning and development options for your personal and professional growth

• Worldwide career opportunities

In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is EUR 85.704,64/year (on a full-time basis).

The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and fostering diverse teams, that represent the patients and communities we serve.

If you require assistance during the application process due to a medical condition, physical disability, or a neurodiverse condition, please contact us at jobs.austria@sandoz.com.