Capex Controlling Senior Analyst - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Lonza; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company based in Manchester is seeking a Capex Controlling Analyst to monitor and report on capital expenditures. Responsibilities include preparing financial analyses and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial decision-making. This role offers a hybrid work environment and numerous benefits tailored to your location.

Benefits

Agile career development

Inclusive workplace

Flexible working policy

Variety of benefits tailored to location

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel are required.
• Solid understanding of Capex processes and investment appraisal is necessary.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual Capex reports.
• Assist in preparing business cases and presentations for leadership.
• Support project leads with Capex approval requests.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Capex processes

Experience with ERP systems

Experience with financial reporting tools

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Capex Controlling Analyst - 6 Month FTC

Location – Manchester

Hybrid Working Policy

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Capex Controlling Analyst to join our Integrated Biologics Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on capital expenditures across the Business Platform, ensuring alignment with budgetary and strategic goals. You will also be focusing on financial modeling and analyses for organic growth projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that drive sound financial decision-making.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Hybrid working policy
• A variety of benefits tailored to your location

The full list of our global benefits can also be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual Capex reports, including variance analyses against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and presentations for leadership and investment committees.
• Support Site Finance and End-to-End project leads with Capex approval requests, ensuring adherence to Group standards
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure Capex activities are accurately planned, tracked, and reported.
• Track and report capital expenditures (Capex) related to asset maintenance and base business projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and relevant accounting standards.

What we are looking for:

• Strong financial modeling skills, with excellent proficiency in Excel.
• Solid understanding of Capex processes and investment appraisal.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

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.