Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller

Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller – Enabling Functions, FP&A and Commercial

Are you an experienced finance expert who thrives in a global environment and enjoys partnering with senior executives to drive business performance? Your expertise in financial controlling, business partnering, strategic decision support and senior stakeholder engagement could be exactly what we are looking for. Join us and play a key role in shaping financial decisions across Lundbeck’s global corporate and commercial functions.

If it sounds like you, why don’t you join Lundbeck in Krakow, a certified Great Place to Work, and get your brain in the game?

Your new role – why is this a great opportunity? 

As our Senior Finance Planning & Performance Leading Controller, you will act as a senior finance expert and trusted business partner to some of Lundbeck’s most senior stakeholders, including Executive Management members. You will provide operational guidance, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring to more junior finance roles, while driving financial planning, performance management and strategic decision support across Enabling Functions, Global Marketing, Business Development and Commercial Operations. This is a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions through insightful analysis, business case modelling, and long-term planning. You will also contribute to global strategic initiatives, process improvements, and the development of Group Finance strategy. Through your work, you will help ensure that Lundbeck continues to deliver sustainable growth and make a meaningful difference for people living with brain diseases worldwide.

Your future team

You will join a team of highly skilled finance professionals who are passionate about creating value through business partnering, financial insights, and continuous improvement. Our culture is collaborative, ambitious, and supportive, with a strong focus on development, knowledge sharing, and delivering high-quality results. As a senior finance expert, you will have the opportunity to support the development of junior finance colleagues through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the global organization.

What you bring to the team

You are an experienced finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for driving business performance. You bring:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience within controlling, finance, or accounting in an international environment
• Proven experience in financial controlling, business partnering, and supporting senior stakeholders in a complex international environment
• Strong track record of partnering with senior executives and influencing business decisions in a complex international environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with extensive senior stakeholder management experience
• Ability to translate data, business insight and risk assessment into sound, timely and decision-useful recommendations
• Ability to coach, mentor and support more junior finance roles through knowledge sharing and operational guidance
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, CIA) will be considered an advantage
• Fluent English communication skills (C1)

You will thrive in this role if you are an analytical and strategic thinker who enjoys working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making. You combine strong business acumen with excellent communication and presentation skills, and you are comfortable navigating a dynamic environment with changing priorities. You are proactive, execution-oriented, and motivated by developing both people and processes.

Our promise to you  

Highlights of selected benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (flexible weekly and daily schedules)
• Cafeteria program
• Unique recognition system
• Holiday bonus for when you’re out of the office
• Comfortable and modern office with top-notch equipment and well-equipped relax rooms
• Robust integration and event framework
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee capital plans (retirement saving system)

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We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we all bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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