Zentiva

pharmaceutical

NetWorkingCapitalManager

München, Germany; Augsburg, Germany; Starnberg, Germany; Kempten, Germany; Landsberg am Lech, Germany; Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

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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