As the Finance Lead, you will spearhead a high-performing finance team, driving business partnership and financial governance to support the broader leadership agenda. You will ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting, foster continuous improvement in finance processes, and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple divisions. Your role will be pivotal in aligning stakeholders, managing risk and controls, and leading transformational change initiatives that enhance financial performance and organizational effectiveness. In addition, you will champion talent development and build a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence within the finance function. Primary Activities • Lead a high-performing finance team that provides business support and strong direct contribution to the Global Human Health leadership team agenda, plan, and execution. • Serve as a member of the Human Health (HH) Leadership Team and the Mid-Europe Finance Leadership Team. • Provide business partnership and support primarily to HH business leadership, as well as to other divisions operating across the cluster (Global Support Functions, our Research and Development Division, our Animal Health Division. • Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of financial results (US GAAP and local statutory) for all businesses and entities within the cluster, including financial stewardship, statutory reporting and tax support for all legal entities covering including Human Health / Animal Health Divisions as well as our and our research and development divisions. • Provide financial support regarding all aspects of working capital management, customer service activities, and the design of commercial interaction with customers. • Drive stakeholder alignment across functions and divisions as an enterprise leader (BSC, CoE, local and regional teams). • Foster continuous improvement of finance processes and tools in alignment with company initiatives. • As the statutory director of legal entities in Greece, act as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors, tax and other adminstrative authorities. • Steward strong internal controls to ensure integrity and compliance. • Define and drive talent management and people development agenda, including building a culture throughout the organization which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, collaboration and teamwork, personal accountability and continuous improvement. • Actively contribute to the Mid-Europe Finance Leadership team agenda, strategy, and priorities. Primary skills include, but are not limited to: • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Greek • Entrepreneurship: Demonstrates a proactive and innovative approach to identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, driving growth and competitive advantage • Business Savviness: Possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial metrics, and organizational priorities to make informed decisions • Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing long-term strategies that align with company goals, anticipating trends, and preparing actionable plans to achieve sustainable success • Decision Making: Exhibits sound judgment and the ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate alternatives, and make timely, effective decisions that drive results • Influence: Effectively persuades and motivates stakeholders at all levels to gain buy-in and support for initiatives, fostering collaboration and alignment • Execution Excellence: Committed to delivering high-quality results through disciplined project management, attention to detail, and continuous improvement • Coaching & Development: Passionate about mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and high performance • Ability to lead transformational change. • Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively in both direct and virtual formats with a wide universe of stakeholders within and outside the cluster and function, across all levels of seniority. • Analytical mindset and strong pharma business acumen; results-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to cut through complexity and simplify processes and decisions. • High level of integrity and compliance. Ready to make the next step in your career? 🚀 We are excited about your interest in joining MSD! To make sure your application is reviewed, please complete these two quick steps: • Submit your application through ReBrain platform • Finalize your application on our official MSD career page : https://jobs.msd.com/gb/en/job/R365876/Finance-Director-Greece-Cyprus-Malta ⚠️ Applications submitted only through ReBrain will not be considered – both steps are required for your application to be completed. We look forward to receiving your application!