Operations Finance Manager

Lonza; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to support manufacturing performance. This role involves consolidating global data and providing financial insights to improve operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in financial controlling within manufacturing, proficiency in ERP systems, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a variety of benefits tailored to the employee's location.

Benefits

Agile career opportunities

Dynamic working culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Variety of location-tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial controlling in manufacturing or operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data visualization tools.
• Ability to turn complex data into executive-ready messages.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze global manufacturing performance.
• Improve Group Operations Finance dashboards.
• Coordinate Group Operations monthly closing deck.
• Align performance measures with Divisional Operations Controllers.
• Drive standardization of operational reporting and KPI structures.

Skills

Financial controlling experience

ERP systems proficiency (SAP preferred)

Advanced financial modeling skills

Data visualization skills

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Data visualization tools

Job description

Operations Finance Manager Location. Manchester or Slough. Hybrid working is possible.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As our Operations Finance Manager, you will support manufacturing performance across Lonza’s global network. You will help create clear, consistent insights that drive better decisions, strengthen operational visibility, and support strategic initiatives.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits tailored to your location.

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

What you will do:

• Consolidate and analyze global manufacturing performance and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Improve Group Operations Finance dashboards in partnership with Digital Finance and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Group Operations monthly closing deck and prepare executive summaries.
• Work closely with Divisional Operations Controllers and Operational Excellence teams to align performance measures.
• Drive standardization of operational reporting and KPI structures across the global network.
• Provide financial guidance to Centers of Excellence on strategy and operational improvements.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience in financial controlling in manufacturing or operations.
• Solid proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and data-visualization tools.
• Advanced financial modeling and variance-analysis skills.
• Ability to turn complex operational data into clear, executive-ready messages.
• Strong influencing skills and comfort working across teams without direct authority.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to deliver results independently.

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.