Finance Director Cluster RoW (f/m/d)

Aenova Group; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aenova Group seeks an experienced Finance Director for the RoW cluster, overseeing finance across multiple sites and acting as a strategic business partner. The role combines on-site leadership with strong cross-site financial governance.

You will manage P&L for four sites, lead budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with Group CFO to drive cost efficiency and investment discipline across operations in the cluster.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operational finance at a senior leadership level.
• Proven plant and production controlling across multiple sites.
• Strong strategic perspective and track record of delivering change.
• Background in management consulting is a plus, especially with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience in pharma, consumer goods, or industrial/high-volume manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local Head of Finance and member of the leadership team (approx. 25-50% on-site).
• Act as Finance Business Partner to Cluster Operations Head and Plant Leadership Teams.
• Co-own P&L and manage performance of four sites in the cluster.
• Conduct analyses to generate insights on cost structures, productivity, profitability, and working capital.
• Provide strategic decision support to Group CFO and drive data quality.
• Lead a multi-site investment program (>€50m) with business case development.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and mid-term planning linked to strategy.
• Foster a performance-driven culture and robust risk controls.
• Lead Swiss and Romanian teams in controlling, accounting and related functions.

Skills

Operational finance

Finance Director

Strategic perspective

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Business administration degree

MBA or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Director Cluster RoW (f/m/d)

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Starnberg is the headquarters of the Aenova Group.

Your key responsibilities

With a revenue of around 900 million euros and strong growth, the Aenova Group is among the world's leading companies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. As the European market leader in business-to-business, Aenova offers a broad range of services along the entire value chain, from the development to the manufacturing of common pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. High quality standards, innovative technologies, and a clear orientation toward the future make Aenova a strong partner and an attractive employer.

• Serve as local Head of Finance and member of the Kirchberg Leadership Team (approx. 25-50% capacity, requiring several days per week on-site)
• Act as Finance Business Partner to Cluster Operations Head (and Plant Leadership Teams) with overall cluster responsibility
• Co-own P&L, mange performance of the four sites in the cluster (Switzerland, Romania, U.S.)
• Perform analyses to generate insights and develop actions including cost structures, productivity, product profitability, and working capital
• Serve as partner to the Group CFO, provide strategic decision support
• Further develop controlling standards, tools, and data quality in close collaboration with Group Controlling
• Lead a >€50m investment program, including business case development and post-investment tracking
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning, ensuring a strong link between operational reality and strategic objectives
• Foster a performance-driven and continuous improvement culture across operations
• Establish robust controls and mange risks
• Lead a Swiss and Romanian team across controlling, accounting, and related functions
• Dual reporting line: Reports directly to the Group CFO (cluster mandate) as well as to the local Managing Director (as Head of Finance Kirchberg)

Your profile

• 10+ years of experience in operational finance, most recently as Finance Director or VP Operations Finance
• Proven hands-on expertise in plant and production controlling across multiple sites, combined with a strong strategic perspective
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results and driving change
• Background in management consulting (strategy or operations-focused) is a plus, particularly with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience in pharma, consumer goods, or industrial/high-volume manufacturing preferred
• Degree in business administration, economics, or a comparable field from a leading university, good academic credentials
• Good expertise in controlling, FP&A, accounting, and finance processes and systems (e.g. SAP)
• Highly analytical, pragmatic, and results-driven with a clear bias for execution
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in German and English, Romanian would be a plus
• The role is located at one of our Swiss sites in Sisseln (Basel area) or Kirchberg (St Gallen area)

If you have any questions, I - Lukas Rödder / Human Resources - will be happy to help you: [phone]