Lonza
Global Bio Ops Finance Controller
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The Global IB Ops Finance Controller is a key Business Partner to the IB Operations network, Site Finance and IB Finance community. The role is supporting enabling Operations to reach short-and long-term targets by providing insightful analysis and recommendations in various financials aspects of the Platform such as (but not limited to) cost transparency, profitability, key performance indicators in production, innovation, cost savings and planning cycles.
Key responsibilities:Financial Oversight & Control – Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, handling budgets, and supervising global operational expenses to optimize costs.
Monitoring Operational Performance – Tracking important metrics to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of global operations in order to achieve company objectives
Process Standardization & Optimization – Implementing uniform financial processes and controls across multiple regions to improve efficiency and reduce discrepancies.
Strategic Decision Support – Providing data-driven insights and financial analysis to support executive decision-making and global strategy execution
Collaborator Communication – Working with operational finance teams, and senior management to align financial operations with business objectives.
Career – Use the opportunity to excel above for personal growth in a growing business environment
3-5 years validated experience in a manufacturing or international setup
Financial & Analytical Expertise – A strong grasp of financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis is essential for making informed decisions, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance across global operations.
Cross-Cultural awareness – The ability to support diverse teams across various regions, communicate effectively with collaborators, and drive global financial initiatives while navigating cultural differences.
BA or equivalent experience in economics or business management.
Agile approach to channel different information into actionable steps
Can do attitude by translating learning during the role into capabilities helping to advance to the next career step.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.