Job Description

Director, Global Finance Training & Learning

Location: Hyderabad

About the Role

The Director, Global Finance Training & Learning exists to define and drive the global strategy for Finance Training and Learning across Lonza. Working closely with the Global Head of Corporate Accounting & External Reporting and senior Finance leaders, this role leads the Finance Training Academy and ensures its effectiveness, governance, and long‑term impact. The position shapes a strong learning culture within the Finance organization by defining global learning standards, concepts, and curricula, while actively supporting the vision and strategic priorities of the Finance Leadership Team.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role within a global life sciences organization
• Direct influence on the capability building and effectiveness of Lonza’s global Finance community
• The opportunity to shape and lead Lonza’s Finance Training Academy
• A collaborative, inclusive, and values‑driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experience
• Ongoing professional development through global exposure and leadership collaboration

Key Accountabilities

• Own and continuously evolve the global Finance learning strategy, standards, concepts, and curriculum to meet current and future capability needs across all Finance roles and Finance‑related activities at Lonza
• Drive execution and governance of the learning strategy, ensuring effectiveness, regulatory and financial compliance, and sustained cultural change toward learning excellence
• Define and maintain role‑based training frameworks, ensuring consistent delivery, appropriate training records, and the use of diverse and effective learning methodologies
• Monitor, assess, and improve training effectiveness through structured feedback, evaluation metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with senior management and functional leaders to align learning priorities with business strategy and to identify, engage, and manage qualified trainers and subject matter experts
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners to design and deliver training programs that support process implementation, adoption, and ongoing compliance
• Work cross‑functionally with Learning & Development leaders across the organization to ensure a holistic approach to employee capability building beyond technical finance topics
• Embed a strong learning culture across the Finance organization and among all employees interacting with Finance processes
• Support Finance Leadership Team priorities through additional initiatives and responsibilities as required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in Finance, Learning & Development, or Finance transformation roles
• Proven background working with senior stakeholders in complex, global, matrixed organizations

Skills & Leadership Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to drive and lead change across a global Finance organization
• Strong capability to inspire engagement and enthusiasm for training and continuous learning
• Excellent networking, communication, and influencing skills
• Proven effectiveness in leading with and without formal authority in a highly matrixed environment
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and risks impacting Finance capability and business performance
• High level of organizational awareness, resilience, and leadership presence

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values— Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—guide how we work and succeed together.

Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.