Zentiva
pharmaceutical
NetWorkingCapitalManager
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“Net Working Capital Manager at Zentiva. Skills: NWC & FCF, Financial planning, Data management. Lead NWC & FCF agenda. Set one way of working”
What You'll Achieve.
Unlock FCF; Improve forecast quality; Measurable cash impact; Drive accountability to targets
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
Willingness to travel within Western Europe
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of experience in relevant roles, Relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, fluency in English
Nice to Have
SAP experience, Experience in pharma industry, Private Equity-owned business experience
What You'll Do.
Lead NWC & FCF agenda
Set one way of working
Generate KPI-driven insights
Prioritize and drive actions
Deliver receivables performance
Improve inventory health
Partner with market Finance
Drive implementation of Global standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business partner and challenger; Collaboration across market, regional, and global teams; Build relationships with different stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Full Job Description
At Zentiva, we are a team of 5.400 unique talents bonded together by our common mission. We believe our diversity is a source of great energy and strength, and we create a work culture and ethics where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking for a balanced team across the company we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love. The Regional Net Working Capital (NWC) Manager leads and owns the Western Europe NWC & Free Cash Flow (FCF) agenda end‑to‑end. This role operates as a business partner and challenger for the Western European Finance and Supply Chain organization at both regional and market levels. This role aligns and drives optimal inventory and structural cash improvement across the full order‑to‑cash and procure‑to‑pay cycles. The NWC Manager sets and enforces one way of working, standards & processes, and a decision‑oriented cadence to unlock FCF and improve forecast quality. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and maintains a solution‑first and high‑ownership mindset. The role reports to the Head of Finance, Western Europe. **Your Responsibilities** * Lead the Western Europe NWC & FCF agenda and set one way of working across markets to harmonize standards and scale best practices. * Translate data into action: generate KPI‑driven insights (e.g., DSO, DIO, DPO and cash drivers) and prioritize and drive actions with measurable cash impact. * Deliver receivables performance in partnership with Commercial and market teams, leveraging cash‑acceleration levers (e.g., factoring). * Improve inventory health by aligning policies and execution with Supply Chain to Zentiva’s manufacturing footprint and market demand. * Facilitate and drive collaboration across market,
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