Senior Site Financial Analyst

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Local benefits

Global benefits access

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Slough is seeking a Senior Site Finance Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will enable the site to hit targets by delivering actionable financial analysis, cost transparency and KPI insights for production and profitability.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Technical Services and HR, support monthly closings and risk assessments, and lead SAP-enhancement projects with global teams to drive cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes within a site context.
• Proven ability to analyse data and partner with non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Enable the site to reach targets by providing insightful analysis on cost transparency, profitability and KPIs in production.
• Support Supply Chain, Technical Services and HR functions.
• Support monthly closing, Outlooks, Risks and Opportunities processes.
• Support CAPEX investment projects with financial insights.
• Lead process and systems improvement projects (SAP enhancements, new processes and tools) with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnering

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Hybrid Working Policy 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Senior Site Finance Analyst is a key member of the Slough Finance team. The role is responsible for enabling the Site teams to reach short-and long-term targets by providing insightful analysis and recommendations in all financials aspects of the of the Site such as (but not limited to) cost transparency, Inventory, product profitability, key performance indicators in production, innovation, cost savings

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• A variety of benefits tailored to your localality.
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Enabling the Site to reach 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
• Support Supply Chain, Technical Services and HR functions
• Support monthly financial closing, Outlooks and Risks and Opportunities processes
• Support External Audit Investment Support for various CAPEX projects
• Leading process and systems improvement projects (SAP enhancements, new process and tools introductions etc.) together with local and global supply chain group, corporate accounting and global operations
• Supports the Finance Head of the Site on various ad hoc requests

What we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Strong financial analysis and business partnering capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.

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?