Director Commercial FP&A

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients. PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Director, Commercial FP&A is the key Finance partner to the Business in 1-2 large European markets and coordinates certain regional FP&A activities (planning, pipeline). As a member of country leadership teams, the role works closely with key stakeholders to provide strategic and financial leadership.
The role will lead planning, forecasting, performance management and reporting. Beyond local financial activities, the role also leads specific regional finance processes and actively contributes to finance projects to optimize our ways of working and processes.
The role also provides support on various non-finance topics, connecting all dots to generate forward-looking insights to senior leaders, constructively challenge and share ideas. The FP&A Director develops business cases and complex analysis to support & influence decision-making, strategic initiatives and optimize resource allocation in order to maximize value creation for the company.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic FP&A and business partneringMember of the country leadership teams and key contact to your business partners for all Finance-related topicsLead FP&A for your markets, aligning financial plans with business strategy and prioritiesPartner with local stakeholders to provide insights, challenge constructively and make fact-based proposalsAct as a strategic partner to the local LT and develop business cases to ensure financial considerations are incorporated into strategic reflection, support & influence decision-making and maximize value creation, such as:Access strategy design, pricing scenarios modelling, crafting creative reimbursement schemesNew launches: pre-launch preparation & resourcing, patient and revenue forecastingInvestment & resource requirementsCommercial analytics and salesforce effectiveness / incentiveslocal go-to-market model and headcount managementPlanning & Performance ManagementLead quarterly P&L forecasting cycles and long-range planning processes for your marketsDeliver monthly management P&L reporting and monitor performance versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities and generating insightsDrive effective cost management, resource allocation and value creation: evaluate impacts of opportunities and risks, assess financial implications of strategic initiatives and investments to maximize value creation for the organizationWork closely with Distribution and support S&OP process to ensure sound management of inventoryRegional Finance responsibilities and continuous improvementLead certain FP&A processes or activities for the entire International region, closely working with rest of FP&A communityBe the regional referent for certain pipeline assets / indicationsContinuously improve finance processes and tools, including to embrace AI and use it in your daily work to increase efficiency and value creationLead or support strategic finance projects as requiredAccounting, controls & compliancePartner closely with Accounting, Tax and Treasury teams to:Ensure integrity of the local accounting records, robust compliance processes and controls are in placeManage accounts receivableSupport various Corporate reporting, tax requirements or any other required activitySupport statutory, tax, audit and other financial requirementsSKILLS AND COMPETENCIESStrong finance expertise with advanced analytical and modelling skills (revenue models and ideally access/pricing), ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
Leadership and Trusted business partner: connector across the organization, demonstrated ability to lead through influence; demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness, concise communicationStrong commercial mindset: understanding of business drivers, and the connection between financial outcomes and business strategyStrong learning agility: enjoys and excels in fast-paced, results-driven environments where s/he must tackle and solve complex strategic business challenges and issues, incorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business.
Pragmatic and hands on approach, lead while "rolling up your sleeves" to get things doneKnowledge of relevant systems, technology, financial reporting requirement