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.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Zurich (up to 50km)

Bayer Consumer Care AG
R&D STRATEGY & PORTFOLIO LEAD
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
March 2022 - Today (4 years and 3 months)
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
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
May 2017 - February 2022 (4 years and 9 months)
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
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
May 2016 - April 2017 (11 months)
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