As the Global Head of Commercial Controlling for International at Merck Group, I lead financial performance steering and strategic planning of Merck’s multi-billion Euros Healthcare business spread across all regions (Ex-US). I lead a team of 70+ highly engaged finance colleagues across geographies, committed to co-piloting with our commercial leaders and fulfilling our purpose of saving and enriching lives. I am an award winning finance professional with over 20 years of experience and a strong focus on finance business partnering, financial reporting/budgeting, business development, governance and audit. I am a qualified accountant with an MBA in Finance.I am passionate about developing symbiotic relationships with people. I believe that a win-win solution is always possible, even if the odds are stacked against you. I am change agile and always excited about stepping into the unknown, as evident from the list of moves at Merck. I have also explored diverse professional areas such as employee engagement initiatives, corporate affairs & communications, and legal affairs. I enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry, where I can leverage my cross-cultural expertise and contribute to the company's mission of improving and saving lives.