Job Description

Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Geleen

The role is responsible for enabling site leadership team to reach short-and long-term targets by providing insightful analysis and recommendations in all financials aspects of the plant such as (but not limited to) cost transparency, product profitability, key performance indicators in production, innovation, cost savings, planning cycles and net working capital.

What you will get

• A varied laboratory role with the opportunity to grow skills across several QC disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of assays, techniques and GMP processes.
• A supportive team environment with training, coaching and clear development pathways.
• The chance to contribute directly to the quality and safety of life-changing therapies.

The expected gross salary for this position in Netherlands is between EUR 86,250 and EUR 120,750, including 8% holiday allowance. The salary scale depends on job-related factors, such as your work experience, education and expected contribution.

What you will do

• Enabling Geleen site Operations (both CGT and mRNA TP) to reach short-and long-term targets by providing insightful analysis and recommendations in all financials aspects of the plant such as (but not limited to) cost transparency, product profitability, key performance indicators in production, innovation, cost savings, planning cycles and net working capital
• Managing monthly financial closing, forecast and risks and opportunity process together with BU Ops Controlling, GBSO and Corporate FP&A (From Revenue to Gross Profit after Variance, free cash flow, balance sheet and NWC)
• Co-leading 5 year strategic planning process (BSR) for Geleen site with focus on sales, cost savings and productivity improvements, FTE evolution, innovation and investment planning process as well as Inventory planning overseeing
• Leading annual budgeting process with Site Leadership Team with the objective of meeting corporate targets and deadlines
• Return on Investment analysis for various CAPEX projects
• Leading/ overseeing process and systems improvement projects (SAP enhancements / Nexus, new process and tools, including AI based, introductions etc.) together with local and global supply chain group, corporate accounting, global operations as well as Sales departments when applicable

What we are looking for

• Planning & Financial reporting experience
• Someone to be an effective business partner and collaborate with sever stakeholder management groups
• Ability to positively influence and someone who has a problem solving mindset
• Manufacturing finance experience

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ 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.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.