Finance Manager
Job Summary
The Finance Manager oversees financial operations for the pharmaceutical CDMO business, focusing on reporting, budgeting, and cost control. This role supports strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards in a GMP-regulated environment. The position partners with manufacturing and operational teams to optimize financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Oversee manufacturing cost control and inventory valuation
- Ensure financial compliance and accurate reporting
- Drive business partnering with operational leadership
- Lead and mentor the finance team
Required Skills
- Strong financial analysis and business partnering
- Knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory
- Budgeting and forecasting expertise
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, JDE)
- Pharmaceutical/GMP manufacturing industry knowledge
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Perform variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to management.
- Monitor business performance, profitability, and operational KPIs.
- Support strategic business decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, local statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
- Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control
- Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Production teams to optimize manufacturing costs.
- Monitor CAPEX and OPEX spending for manufacturing projects and site operations.
- Analyze production efficiency, yield variances, and cost-saving initiatives.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with site leadership and department heads on financial performance and operational initiatives.
- Provide financial support for pricing, contract negotiations, and customer profitability analysis.
- Support investment evaluations and business expansion projects.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Strengthen internal controls and financial governance processes.
- Ensure proper cash flow management and working capital optimization.
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor finance and accounting team members.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or MBA preferred.
Experience
- 5–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or CDMO industry preferred.
- Strong exposure to manufacturing finance, costing, and inventory management.
- Experience in GMP-regulated environments is advantageous.