Site Financial Analyst

<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Site Financial Analyst</b></p><p></p><p><b>Location:</b> San Jose, Costa Rica</p><p>Join a collaborative finance team supporting three key Lonza sites and shaping the financial success of major R&amp;D and capital investment initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide analytical insights, partner with site leadership, and play a vital part in delivering accurate financial results and business guidance.</p><p></p><div></div><p><b>What you will get</b></p><p>A competitive compensation package. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits we offer:</p><ul><li><p>Performance‑related bonus</p></li><li><p>Medical, dental and vision insurance</p></li><li><p>401(k) matching plan</p></li><li><p>Life insurance, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability insurance</p></li><li><p>Employee assistance programs</p></li><li><p>Paid time off (PTO)</p></li></ul><p>Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.</p><p></p><div></div><p><b>What you will do</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide insightful financial analysis to help the bioscience sites achieve short‑ and long‑term business targets</p></li><li><p>Lead or support monthly closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple sites</p></li><li><p>Monitor, analyze, and report manufacturing variances while identifying key performance drivers and opportunities for improvement</p></li><li><p>Support or lead the preparation and presentation of financial results to business stakeholders, including Financial Councils</p></li><li><p>Develop business cases and deliver ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decisions</p></li><li><p>Partner with site leadership during annual budgeting and long‑range planning to meet corporate targets and deadlines</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with Corporate Finance, R2R, Financial Compliance, and external auditors to ensure strong controls and compliance with Group policies</p></li></ul><p></p><div></div><p><b>What we are looking for</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proficient experience in site or manufacturing finance, operational controlling, or financial advisory/audit.</p></li><li><p>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English with strong communication skills</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical capability and a collaborative mindset with cross‑functional partnering experience</p></li><li><p>Proactive approach and continuous improvement orientation, with the ability to prioritize and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines</p></li></ul><p></p><div></div><p><b>About Lonza</b></p><p></p><p>At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30&#43; sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.</p><p>Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.</p><p></p><p><b>Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>