Finance Lead – Rare diseases - All Genders

Biocodex is a French, family-owned pharmaceutical company headquartered in Gentilly, near Paris, France. The company was founded in 1953 with the pioneering development of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745® discovered in 1923, which has become the world’s first probiotic yeast strain.

Since then, Biocodex has evolved from a pioneer to a major international player in the microbiota realm. Meanwhile, Biocodex’s R&D center has focused on the central nervous system, developing an orphan drug, DIACOMIT®. At the end of 2019, Biocodex pursued its diversification with the acquisition of Laboratoires Iprad, a pharmaceutical company specialized in women’s health. Biocodex focuses its business on three main areas:

• Microbiota to educate the general public and healthcare professionals on the growing importance of microbiota, advance scientific breakthroughs in microbiota by funding academic research, provide solutions for preserving microbiota health with its unique probiotic drug Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745®, innovate with its Symbiosys® range and make early-stage investments in start-up companies

• Rare diseases for patients with severe orphan pathologies around the world, such as DIACOMIT®, which is indicated for the treatment of Dravet syndrome, a rare and very severe form of epilepsy in children

• Women’s health with the Saforelle® brand for women of all ages.

With 1,800 employees, Biocodex generated net revenues of €634 million in 2024, including 32% in France and 68% internationally. The group is present in more than 100 countries through wholly owned subsidiaries in 17 countries and a network of distributors worldwide.

The Finance Lead – Rare diseases plays a key role in supporting the Rare Diseases Business Unit by acting as a trusted financial partner across an international, multi-country environment. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the role works closely with Head of Regions to ensure reliable financial reporting, deliver meaningful analysis, and support monitoring performance. Through close collaboration with the Rare Diseases organization, the Finance Lead helps translate financial data into actionable insights and contributes to informed decision-making and continuous improvement of financial and operational performance across the Rare Diseases perimeter.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Business Partnering

• Support the finance business partnering activities for multiple regions by providing relevant, timely, and accurate financial analyses.

• Provide Heads of Regions with financial insights & analytics to support operational reviews and performance discussions.

• Collaborate with local finance and business stakeholders across regions to ensure consistency and reliability of financial information.

• Build appropriate tool/ reportings to ensure proper financial analysis and financial planning in collaboration with the Rare Disease Division

• Act as a reliable point of contact for regional financial questions and follow-ups.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and review of financial cycles (Actuals, Forecasts, Budget, Strategic Plan) in line with Group standards and timelines.

• Analyze performance and variances versus plan; and help translate financial results into clear and structured insights.

• Support scenario analysis and forecasting activities in close collaboration with the CBO Rare Diseases and regional teams.

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports and systems.

Demand Planning & Inventory Optimisation

• Work closely with sales, supply chain, and operations teams to support demand planning and forecasting activities.

• Assist in the analysis of inventory levels, stock movements, and working capital impacts.

• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving stock efficiency and service levels.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Contribute to financial analyses related to potential partnerships, investments, or M&A opportunities within the Business Unit.

• Provide financial analyses to support business initiatives, projects, and partner evaluations.

• Support ad-hoc financial analyses requested by management.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Support initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting quality, and FP&A efficiency.

• Contribute to the harmonization of financial practices.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with financial governance, internal controls, and Group policies.

• Participate in documentation and standardization of financial processes.

Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

 

Professional Experience

• Significant experience of around 10 years in finance, controlling, or FP&A roles with progressively increasing responsibility in an international environment.

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry

• Experience in FP&A, business controlling, or finance support roles, with exposure to regional or multi-country activities considered a strong asset.

• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and variance analysis, with the ability to support financial cycles end-to-end.

• Hands-on experience with financial systems and consolidation tools (e.g. OneStream, SAP, or equivalent) and advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting and data visualization tools is a plus.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Business partnering mindset, with the ability to support stakeholders through reliable analysis and constructive financial input.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating financial data into clear, structured insights for business discussions.

• Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders in an international context.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English and French (both required).

Our four values are driving forces and bonds for all teams: we play collectively; we shape fair relations; we dare to innovate; we care for our ecosystem.

We cherish diversity in our teams and we want to build inclusive workplaces.

At Biocodex, our CSR strategy is built on the 4Ps: People, Planet, Profit, and Purpose—we believe in sustainable success with integrity.

Join us to shape the future of Biocodex Finance and help drive our next chapter of international growth and transformation!

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