Finance Controller - Huvepharma EOOD

Working at Huvepharma

Huvepharma is focused on bringing human health and animal health and nutrition products to market. These pillars are the basis of our company name, Huvepharma: HUman and VEterinary PHARMAceuticals.

We have more than half a century of expertise in the fermentation and manufacturing of human and animal health and nutritional products. Our growth is both organic and through acquisitions. We have successfully integrated products, facilities and know-how from numerous prestigious brands across many of the industries we work in and continue to look for other strategic acquisitions to help us create a balanced product portfolio and achieve our goals.

Building on our strong foundations, dynamic drive and clear business orientation have resulted in Huvepharma being one of the top ten veterinary pharmaceutical companies operating around the world today.

Huvepharma is a privately owned company, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Our manufacturing subsidiary, Biovet, is headquartered in Peshtera, Bulgaria, and has independent manufacturing units in various other locations. Large, modern fermentation plants provide capacity for producing major molecules, purification and downstream processing as well as having extensive R&D, quality assurance and packaged goods facilities.

We place a strong emphasis on addressing customer requirements which we believe can only be achieved through close partnerships. This is why Huvepharma employs highly skilled individuals with extensive experience of the industry coupled with a deep understanding and knowledge of the local market. With offices and representatives on every continent, there is always a member of the Huvepharma team ready and willing to help.

Role purpose

The Finance Controller will perform end-to-end financial control, statutory reporting, IFRS reporting, and audit coordination for Huvepharma EOOD.

Core responsibilities

1. Financial close and accounting oversight

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting entries
• Trial balance review and account reconciliation
• Compliance and documentation
• Continuous improvement

2. Statutory financial statements, IFRS and regulatory reporting - consolidate and standalone

• Prepare, review, and submit annual statutory financial statements
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements for both standalone and consolidated reporting
• Submit group reporting packages on time via Cognos, Workiva, and TM1, reconciling IFRS and management reporting
• Maintain robust documentation supporting all IFRS adjustments, consolidation entries, and intercompany eliminations
• Coordinate with Group Finance regarding changes in accounting standards, group policies, or reporting frameworks
• Oversee timely submission of the reports, meeting all regulatory deadlines and disclosure obligations
• Ensure statutory reporting aligns with local regulations and Huvepharma's internal policies

3. Management reporting - consolidated and standalone

• Develop comprehensive monthly management reporting packages for both standalone and consolidated results, including: 
  • Management and legal profit and loss statements
  • Management cost report (MCR)
  • Balance sheet
  • IFRS report
  • Trial balance
  • Other income / other expense report
  • Return on sales calculation
  • Corporate income tax calculation
• Deliver granular reporting on gross margin, inventory, and working capital metrics
• Ensure alignment and consistency with Group Finance requirements and internal management standards
• Proactively analyse variances, trends, and key performance indicators, offering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making at local and group levels

4. Audit management - statutory and group audits

• Act as the primary liaison for both interim and year-end EY audits, covering statutory and group consolidated financial statements
• Oversee the full audit process
• Ensure continuous audit readiness
• Address audit queries promptly, coordinate resolution of audit findings, and implement recommendations to strengthen Huvepharma's financial reporting and control environment

5. Tax and regulatory oversight

• Oversee tax processes (VAT, CIT, TP) performed by Tax Expert
• Ensure consistency between accounting and tax positions

6. Internal controls and governance

• Maintain strong control environment: 
  • reconciliations
  • approvals
  • documentation
• Ensure compliance with Huvepharma accounting policies

7. Budgeting and planning

• Lead preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Coordinate input from business units

Key deliverables

• Monthly close and reporting
• IFRS and statutory financial statements
• Audit-ready financials
• Budget and forecast

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Finance
• 7-10+ years' experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Experience in a multinational environment

Systems

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, D365 F&O
• Cognos Controller and TM1 for consolidation, planning and analytics
• Workiva
• SharePoint

KPIs

• Timely and accurate reporting
• Clean audit (minimial findings)
• Strong control environment
• Alignment with Group reporting

How to apply

If joining a dynamic and changing company appeals to you, please send us your CV in English using the form below. Ensure your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background, avoiding sensitive personal data.

All applications will be considered with complete confidentiality. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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