Lonza
Manager Finance Planning & Analysis (m/f/d)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.
Manager FP&A is responsible for driving group-wide financial reporting and planning activities. He/she is also actively involved in driving financial analysis that facilitate effective business steering and value creation. The role also involves support of Group management in investor/ capital markets analytics and implies active collaboration across the business within and outside Finance.
Key responsibilities:Prepare timely analyses and presentations for executive committee on a wide range of subjects
Lead all aspects of activities related to long term planning, annual budget, and outlook
Provide support in investor communication: crafting narrative, driving financial analyses, supporting presentation of investor communication materials
Lead preparation of strategic financial analyses to facilitate strategic capital allocation and business portfolio decisions
Monitor business performance indicators, analyze variations to identify root causes and drivers, anticipate potential risks and propose mitigating actions/plans
Proactively work on improvements of reporting and planning processes
Build and maintain collaborative relationship with other finance teams and business
Master Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
Proven experience in Finance organizations in high-profile multi-nationals, Corporate or Investment Banking, Consulting/Big 4
Experience working in a matrix organization
Good collaboration, agility and interpersonal skills
Strong customer focus and work towards result
Fluent in English
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.