Sr. Director, Finance Lead Biologics Platform at Zoetis

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biopharmaceuticals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
15+ years post qualification experience in a senior financial role demonstrating progressive, financial/business experience in a manufacturing environment
Masters and/or CPA (implied from description)

Responsibilities

Lead all Finance Operations overseeing the finance teams of 8 manufacturing sites located in Europe and the U.S
Business partner with the SVP, Bio Platform Lead on defining and implementing a holistic long-term manufacturing strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the appropriate cost in a sustainable manner
P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
Partner with Platform Lead & LT to deliver Cost (P&L) & Cash (Capex & Inventory) Plan
Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials. Ensure reported financial position is in accordance with US GAAP
Evaluate Make cost performance and identify any trends that need further performance analysis or intervention
Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address financial performance issues
Present financial position with Platform Lead at Monthly, Forecast and Plan reviews to business leaders
Partner with Platform leadership team to deliver productivity targets
Lead, define and evolve Team organization, processes and structure to advance the teams’ and individuals’ development, capabilities, career progression and service level to the business. Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department
Capital Project oversight: Lead major Capex Investment proposals (CPAs)
Ensure quality business cases development, reviewing soundness of financial models and alternatives within CPAs
Drive increase in returns and Value for Money, including Engineering and Procurement partnership; with regular PMO implementation reviews on major projects
Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective SOX controls; with focus on major entities, including Inventory and Fixed Assets. Work with internal compliance teams to improve efficiency of internal controls to focus effort on meaningful controls to provide assurances on compliance