Head of Finance, Mid-sized European Markets

Application deadline:  
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 3792 

We’re hiring a senior Business Finance leader to be the trusted partner to the VP of Mid‑sized European Markets and a proactive member of the regional Leadership Team. You will drive revenue growth and OPEX discipline through insightful analysis, clear action plans and leadership to help shape commercial decisions across multiple European countries.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

In Business Finance  we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your role

In this role you will act as the trusted business partner for the VP of Mid‑sized European Markets and you will be a proactive member of the leadership team. You are expected to deliver revenue and OPEX management through tight tracking versus objectives, gap analysis and actionable recommendations as well as leading best practice for analysis and follow‑through.

Furthermore, you will lead with integrity, influence senior stakeholders and ensure robust planning and execution.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and influencing the Mid-sized European Markets Leadership Team; act as a visible finance leader and ambassador for One Finance.
• Owning forecasting and planning: monthly sales forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and annual long-term forecasts; deliver timely, accurate insights to support the strategy.
• Designing and presenting quarterly business review decks to senior management, combining financial, business, people and patient insights.
• Leading OPEX management: budget reviews, spend analysis, and cost-saving initiatives while optimising resource allocation to accelerate revenue growth.
• Ensuring robust controls and governance: maintain accurate monthly accounts, support acquisitions/due diligence, and partner with finance services centres and the Centre for Analytics to streamline reporting.

The role can be situated in any of these countries: Portugal, Ireland, Czech Rebublic, Switzerland, Nordics, BeNeLux, Greece, Poland, Austria and Denmark.

Your qualifications

You are a commercially minded finance professional with strong strategic and analytical skills, able to build credibility quickly with senior leaders and influence cross‑functional decisions. You combine industry knowledge with hands‑on experience leading teams and delivering measurable financial impact across multiple markets.

• MSc in Finance, Accounting or related discipline preferred; minimum 5 years’ experience as a finance leader.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred, with deep business understanding of the market.
• Proven commercial business partnering skills and ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis and data‑driven problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading, hiring and developing teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines and available to travel across Europe Mid‑sized Markets at short notice.

Your new team

You will be part of the International Operations Finance Team consisting of a total of 25 dedicated business finance professional who make an important impact by providing finance business partnering to our commercial operations all across the globe. In addition, you will manage a team of three employees based in Gdansk.

Your application

Application deadline: October 10, 2025

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
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Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!

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