Head of Finance

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.

Lonza is currently seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join their team in Bend, OR.

POSITION:                 Head of Finance, Advanced Synthesis Bend

JOB LOCATION:      1201 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701

DUTIES: Business Partner to Site Head, member of Site Leadership Team and responsible for the Site Finance Team. Provide insightful analysis and recommendations in all financials aspects of the Site such as cost transparency, product profitability, key performance indicators in production, innovation, cost savings, planning cycles and net working capital. Ensure financial compliance on Site level in regards to Profit and Loss statement and Balance Sheet. Manage monthly financial closing, forecast and risks and opportunity process together with Platform Controlling and Corporate FP&A (revenue to EBITDA and free cash flow, balance sheet and NWC). Co-lead 5-year strategic planning process for sites with focus on sales, cost savings/innovation and investment planning process. Lead annual budgeting process with Site leadership with the objective of meeting corporate targets and deadlines. Lead process and systems improvement projects (SAP enhancements, new process and tools introductions) together with local and global supply chain group, corporate accounting and global operations. Act as single-point-of contact for Shared Service Center and external auditors in accounting, internal controls and audit questions for the area of responsibility. Utilize experience as a Site Controller covering combined financial expertise in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and commercial. Supervises one (1) employee, one (1) Senior Finance & Controlling analyst.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Business Management, Business Administration or Finance,  and 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience in a related occupation utilizing experience as a Site Controller covering combined financial expertise in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and commercial.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.