Global Finance Operations Manager (f/m/d)

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.

As Global Finance Operation Manager, you will own the Lonza Manufacturing Performance consolidation, assessment and reporting to Senior Management (e.g. FILT and EC).

Develop and improve the Global Finance Framework to evaluate and improve overall Operational Efficiency. This includes scaling up Global Metrics to assess capacity utilization and product quality delivery.

Your role will involve coordinating with the Operational Excellence Team (GO), Finance FP&A, and Divisional Ops Finance Heads to establish harmonization, visibility, and accountability of Operational Performance Measurements.

• Consolidate, Analyze, interpret and provide recommendations based on main Lonza Manufacturing Operations trends (e.g. capacity utilization, cost per unit and production variance evolution etc.), as well as highlight Risks and Opportunities.

• Develop and enhance the Global Framework to assess overall Operational Productivity Improvements, as well as upscaling Global Metrics to evaluate and consolidate capacity utilization and product quality delivery

• Act as liaison with Divisional Ops Controllers as well as the Operational Excellence Team within Group Operations to drive Harmonization, Simplification and Transparency on Operational performance assessment

• Provide ad hoc finance support to the Group Operations Centers of Excellence (e.g. Operational Excellence Team)

• Define together with FP&A Team the planning Guidance (Target, BSR) of the Sites and Divisions Operational Performance expectations

• 5-10 years experience in Financial Controlling roles in the Manufacturing / Operations area (Both ‘Local’ and ‘Global’ as a plus)

• Strong communication and analytical skills; particularly able to understand complex business dynamics and convey clear and simple messages committed

• Excellent advisory / business partnership capabilities; ability to influence without authority and mobilize the organization

• Agile, ready to inspire changes, comfortable with ambiguity and eager to keep learning and growing

• Pro-active teammate encouraging inclusive relationships and engaging with internal and external colleagues

• Committed and able to get results with minimal direct supervision and mentorship provided in terms of broad goals.

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.