Finance Director

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions seeks a Finance Director for the Kansas City site to lead the site accounting function, drive budgeting, forecasting and financial governance, and partner with leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The role requires 10+ years in finance within manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (JDE, OneStream). CPA/MBA/CMA credentials are highly preferred; excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing.
• CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in GAAP and financial accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the site accounting function, including policies, procedures, budgetary controls, and financial governance.
• Provide financial decision support and strategic insights to site leadership and functional teams.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee client billing, cash collections, financial reporting, and monthly close and forecasting activities for the Kansas City site.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including timeline management, analysis, reporting, and presentations to leadership.
• Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis and proactively deliver accurate financial reporting and business performance insights.

Skills

GAAP expertise

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CPA

MBA

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

OneStream

Job description

Catalent is a leading provider of advanced technologies and outsourced services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health industry. Among its core offerings, develops and manufactures oral and sterile pharmaceuticals in nearly all major dosage forms, and offers proprietary technologies used in many well-known prescriptions and over-the-counter products. Catalent is also the largest contract packager of pharmaceuticals. The Finance Director leads all finance and accounting activities for the Kansas City site for the PCH business stream. The Finance Director also serves on the site leadership team to provide financial analysis and forecasting. The position frequently communicates with Segment Leadership and Site Leadership regarding site operational and financial matters. Additional responsibilities include development of financial plans and policies, accounting practices and procedures, and the organization’s relationship with stakeholders, both internal and external. The individual will provide leadership to the Finance function with overall responsibility for management and development of the department.

The Role:

• Lead and oversee the site accounting function, including policies, procedures, budgetary controls, and financial governance.
• Provide financial decision support and strategic insights to site leadership and functional teams.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee client billing, cash collections, financial reporting, and monthly close and forecasting activities for the Kansas City site.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including timeline management, analysis, reporting, and presentations to leadership.
• Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis and proactively deliver accurate financial reporting and business performance insights.
• Drive revenue forecasting and ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, policies, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, corporate governance, SOX compliance, and audit readiness while supporting internal and external audits.
• Evaluate proposed investments, capital projects, and company assets to support sound financial decision-making.
• Represent Finance on site leadership teams and cross-functional projects while identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost management.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a finance leadership role within a medium-to-large organization.
• Manufacturing industry experience required, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing; Lean implementation experience is a plus.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional credentials strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in GAAP and financial accounting principles, with a consultative yet results-driven approach.
• Strong experience with ERP systems; knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream is advantageous.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and capital investment evaluation skills, including payback and cash flow analysis.
• Proven ability to prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge assumptions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and audit knowledge, with the ability to perform complex financial analyses and meet demanding deadlines under pressure.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.