Description

Strategic Finance Leader (ex-Bayer) specializing in R&D Portfolio Governance and High-Stakes FP&A.

I provide immediate "plug-and-play" value for interim mandates, bringing 12+ years of experience managing global portfolios up to €2.2B. I excel at transforming complex data into validated investment roadmaps, ROI-driven strategies, and scalable Power BI/Tableau dashboards.

Core Expertise:

Interim Leadership: Bridging gaps in Senior FP&A and Business Unit Controlling.
Portfolio Strategy: Optimizing R&D pipelines and Stage-Gate governance.
Strategic Modeling: NPV, scenario planning, and SaaS KPI analysis (MRR/Churn).

I am based in the Zurich/Basel corridor and available to start immediately for remote or hybrid projects.

Langues

Anglais
Bilingue ou natif
Allemand
Capacité professionnelle limitée

Préférences en matière de lieu de travail

Accepte de travailler sur site

Zurich (jusqu’à 50 km)

Bayer Consumer Care AG
R&D STRATEGY & PORTFOLIO LEAD
INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE
mars 2022 - Aujourd'hui (4 ans et 5 mois)
Basel, Switzerland
Support financial planning, analysis, and governance for a €1.5B global R&D portfolio across 70+ innovation initiatives.
• Improved portfolio decision-making by redesigning KPI frameworks and governance processes, reducing cycle time ~15%.
• Strengthened ROI, NPV, and value-case methodologies, improving visibility of portfolio value by ~20%.
• Facilitated resource allocation by identifying opportunities to shift ~15% of R&D spend toward higher value platforms.
• Enhanced reporting efficiency ~30% through automation and streamlined dashboards.
• Partnered with R&D, Innovation, and Category teams to support planning, prioritization, and scenario analysis.
FP&A Strategic planning R&D Strategy Change Management Portfolio Management
Bayer Consumer Care AG
BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER - DIGESTIVE HEALTH & NUTRITIONALS
INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE
mai 2017 - février 2022 (4 ans et 9 mois)
Basel, Switzerland
Finance partner for €2.2B global categories, supporting FP&A, P&L management, and commercial decision making.
• Improved forecast accuracy ~12% YoY through strengthened governance and data integration.
• Contributed to 3-5% margin improvement by linking ROI insights to pricing, mix, and promotional strategies.
• Built NPV, ROI, and scenario models supporting €150M+ in innovation and pipeline decisions.
FP&A Business Partnering P&L Management Project Management Pricing strategy
Bayer Consumer Care AG
CONTROLLER - EUROPE SOUTH, CEE, MIDDLE EAST, RUSSIA & GERMANY
INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE
mai 2016 - avril 2017 (11 mois)
Basel, Switzerland
Supported financial planning and performance management for a €650M multi-region business.
• Reduced forecast variability by integrating data sources and standardizing planning processes.
• Improved pricing and demand decisions through analytics and cross-market insights.
• Strengthened reporting consistency and transparency across regions.
Financial Reporting Controlling Forecasting Data analysis Financial Planning