Finance partner

Samsung Biologics; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

401K match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Samsung Biologics in Maryland seeks a Finance Partner to advise business leaders with critical financial insights, balancing cost control with growth. You will tackle production cost analysis, cost-driver evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve profitability and efficiency.

You will lead cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, and long-range planning while presenting KPIs to leadership and supporting monthly closes with rigorous financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyze actual production costs, evaluate key cost drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of production costs.
• Support annual business planning and mid- to long term financial planning processes.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, reserve assessments, cycle count reviews, and optimization initiatives.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing financial analyses, investigating variances, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
• Develop and communicate detailed financial reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to business stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Accounting teams to drive financial discipline and operational excellence.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

Finance Partner

Are you a strategic finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Finance Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing critical financial insights that drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and informed decision-making. This role combines financial analysis, cost accounting, inventory management, and business partnership to support organizational growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyze actual production costs, evaluate key cost drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of production costs.

Support annual business planning and mid- to long term financial planning processes

Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, reserve assessments, cycle count reviews, and optimization initiatives.

Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing financial analyses, investigating variances, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Develop and communicate detailed financial reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to business stakeholders and leadership.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Accounting teams to drive financial discipline and operational excellence.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.

Strong understanding of inventory accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or highly regulated environments.

Knowledge of standard costing, inventory controls, and financial planning processes.

CPA, CMA, or MBA designation is a plus.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $87,450 to $116,600plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting business performance by translating financial data into strategic insights. You’ll work closely with operational leaders, influence critical decisions, and help drive continuous improvement across the organization.