Position Summary
- To support the Site Finance Head in analyzing the site Finance KPI’s by the development of robust financial planning & detailed tracking processes, driving day-to-day process improvement by ensuring strict compliance with NAM/TechOps Accounting Manual in close collaboration with Finance teams in the Operations Centers and Financial Service Centers with providing insightful and valuable analysis and decision support to the management team.
Major Accountabilities:
- Provide management with accurate, relevant business analysis to support monthly operational reviews and adhoc requests.
- Provide input for special projects and initiatives for the site.
- Performs analysis to evaluate business risks or opportunities; makes recommendations on how to mitigate risks and seize opportunities. Ensures ongoing business performance is monitored and measured and drives early warning for re-direction of resources if necessary.
- Ensures integrity of data provided by manufacturing teams and provides valuable analysis; provide recommendations of improving forecast accuracy.
- Provides well-managed and quality financial analysis to improve business case proposals and profitability tracking.
- Supports the product costing process and explains changes vs previous standards.
- Provide accurate operational information and advice to support the annual budgeting, rolling forecast and Strategic Planning processes. Continually improve and streamline existing management reporting processes and support the definition and implementation of lean processes to meet the changing demands of the business.
- Ensures NAM, TechOps accounting manual, FICO, SOX controls and the different SOPs are respected and applied where necessary.
- Supports the FSC on any regulatory requirements.
- Supports RLT Hub and LDC Implementation.
- Support Site Finance Head, SLT and contributes to improved financial performance of the manufacturing site.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Site adheres to targets in terms of PCE, OpInc, CAPEX, FTE and other Financial KPIs.
- Internal customer satisfaction with the quality, relevance, and timeliness of financial analyses provided.
- Reliability, timeliness, and accuracy of budgetary and financial forecasts.
- Accuracy and effectiveness of the early-warning system and resulting actions.
Qualifications:
- Education: University Degree in Business Administration (Accountancy preferred).
- Language: English.
Required Experiences:
- 1-2+ years of experience in a GMP Biopharmaceutical environment.
- 2-6+ years of experience in a Financial Management Role.
Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills across various levels of the organization
- Familiarity with financial reporting systems
- Analytical thinking
- Process improvement oriented
Technical / Function Skills & Knowledge:
- MS Office Software skills (Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with financial reporting systems (SAP, D365).
- Excellent understanding of Compliance and Business Ethics.
- Ensures full financial compliance with NFCM process.
- Drives compliance with NAM and the Client's Products Costing Manual and other applicable guidelines.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- High level of integrity, ownership, and commitment to confidentiality.