Lead financial support for manufacturing and supply chain. Focus on forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with operational leadership.
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Finance to lead financial support for our GMP manufacturing, supply chain, and quality operations. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operational efficiency, and strategic collaboration across departments. You'll also play a key role in governance forums like Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Pipeline, and Business Development reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Deliver insightful reporting and analytics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, lead projects, and implement improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the board.
• Support R&D and business development evaluations.
• Contribute to and help lead the S&OP process.
• Oversee the standard cost-setting process and financial controls.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A support for manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
What You Bring:
• A data-driven mindset with strong business acumen.
• Passion for improving processes and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, evolving organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Deliver insightful reporting and analytics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, lead projects, and implement improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the board.
• Support R&D and business development evaluations.
• Contribute to and help lead the S&OP process.
• Oversee the standard cost-setting process and financial controls.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A support for manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
What You Bring:
• A data-driven mindset with strong business acumen.
• Passion for improving processes and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, evolving organization.
Top Skills
Financial Planning And Analysis (Fp&A)
Lean
Six Sigma
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