Business Controller

Field of work:  Finance
Posting Date:  14 Aug 2025

Application deadline: 24.08.2025 
Location: Gdansk 80-309, Poland, Poland 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 3656 

 

Role Description

Business Controller

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

 

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

 

Your role

You will support various functions, including R&D, Finance, Legal & Compliance, IT, HR, to ensure reliable cost realization and forecast. 

 

  • Drive and optimize month-end close processes: account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries. 
  • Perform monthly controlling of actuals, identify variances from budgeted/forecasted results, and collaborate with department heads to address any discrepancies. 
  • Preparing financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders. 
  • Support the forecast and budget processes according to annual planning wheel. 
  • Provide ad hoc support and finance-related trainings to budget owners. 
  • Facilitate the business in their Accounts Payable processes by working closely with AP staff and cost owners.
  • Manage and advise variouse stakholders and Senior Leaders

 

Your qualifications

 

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

 

  • A university degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a tech-savvy attitude. 
  • Advanced MS Excel skills. 
  • Knowledge of SAP - would be an advantage
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 
  • A strong background in finance, accounting, and business analysis. 
  • A structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to analyze extensive data. 
  • A proactive, business-oriented mindset with an interest in stakeholder management. 
  • Excellent communication skills, robust analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

 

Your new team

Join our vibrant Support Finance team of 3 dynamic professionals based in Gdansk. As the key financial contact for our Support functions, including IT, Legal, HR and Finance, we play a vital role in ensuring accurate budgets and cost realization while providing invaluable ad hoc support. Become part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and making a significant business impact. 

 

Your application

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

Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.  

 

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 fundamental difference.

 

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

 

Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!