Financial Controller with experience in the Healthcare Sector

Madrid Permanente Ver descripción del puesto
Global Life Sciences Investment Firm is seeking a Financial Controller healthcare experience, based in Madrid city center. The candidate will have experience in a CRO ( proposal development, project controlling ) or within Phramaceutical clinical finance. Strong understanding of clinical trial budgets, CRO contracts, and change order mechanics is essential.Fluency in English is a must, advance Excel and financial modeling.Work format Hybrid.

Actualizado el 04/03/2026

  • Experience in Controlling within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
  • Fluency in English is required, along with advanced Excel and financial modeling

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

Global Life Sciences Investment Firm

Descripción

  • Review and challenge clinical trial budgets (Phase I-III), including CRO fees, pass-through costs, timelines, and key cost drivers
  • Assess the robustness of budget assumptions, enrollment plans, site activation schedules, and vendor pricing
  • Benchmark budgets against CRO standards and comparable studies
  • Monitor actuals vs forecast throughout study execution
  • Analyze budget revisions, protocol amendments, enrollment changes, delays, and scope variations
  • Review and assess CRO change orders, ensuring consistency with operational drivers and contractual terms
  • Quantify the financial and timing impact of changes on total study cost and clinical timelines
  • Identify early warning signals related to cost overruns, CRO underperformance, or execution delays
  • Build and maintain cash-flow forecasts for clinical programs financed by the company.
  • Assess the impact of budget and timeline changes on drawdown timing, tranche sizing, and utilization of debt facilities
  • Work closely with the Credit & Finance Teams to regularly update drawdown forecasts and funding schedules
  • Anticipate upcoming liquidity needs, potential cash-flow gaps, or stress points
  • Act as company financial interface with CROs, coordinating ongoing budget tracking and forecast updates
  • Liaise with Biotechs finance and clinical teams to validate spend profiles and updated projections
  • Monitor, track, and reconcile commercial agreements between company and CROs

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

  • Experience in Financial Controlling within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial budgets, CRO contracts, and change order mechanics.
  • Solid experience with cash-flow forecasting; exposure to project finance, venture debt, or structured finance is a plus.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
  • Flexibility in working hours to accommodate global time zone differences.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
  • Fluent English required.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

  • Salary package: fixed salary + bonus + fringe benefits.
  • Final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated along the process.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work place type: Hybrid model with remote work and two days per week in the office (typically mornings only)
  • Job managed by: Pablo Soria.
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Pablo Soria
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JN-012026-6924682

Resumen de empleo

Sector
Finanzas
Sub Sector
Controller
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Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Localización
Madrid
Tipo de Contracto
Permanent
Nombre del consultor
Pablo Soria
Número de referencia
JN-012026-6924682

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