Plant Finance Leader: Strategy, Margin & Growth

Kindeva

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Kindeva is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the Lexington nasal site finance and controllership. You will own budgeting, forecasting, COGS, inventory costing, and monthly close in alignment with US GAAP, while partnering with site leadership to drive profitability and strategic growth.

In this role you will lead a cross-functional team, manage capital investments, and provide financial narration for executive leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business; MBA or MAcc preferred.
CPA or CMA is a plus.
8+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, general accounting, finance, or plant/site finance leadership roles.
5+ years leading a finance or accounting function, preferably as a plant controller, site finance leader, or finance director in a complex manufacturing environment.
5+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with pharmaceutical, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Comprehensive understanding of cost accounting and inventory valuation under US GAAP
Financial Modeling for revenue generating and capital projects
Budgeting/Forecasting
ERP experience in a manufacturing environment (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
SOX and financial controls implementation
Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
FAR-31 and CAS Compliance knowledge, a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and coach site finance and accounting team, overseeing reconciliations, month-end close, inventory/cost accounting, ensuring US GAAP compliance.
Ensure adherence to corporate finance/accounting processes and controls, providing feedback to improve policies.
Serve as a key business leader on the Lexington site leadership team, guiding the Nasal business with financial leadership on hiring, planning, production, and priorities.
Partner with FP&A, Business Development, and Client Relations to drive opportunities through cost/capacity models and margin analysis.
Provide forward-looking insight into site financial performance, including COGS, gross margin, working capital, cash, and balance sheet performance.
Prepare site P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, site scorecards, and department spending analysis with commentary.
Analyze variances to budget/forecast and provide monthly/quarterly commentary.
Lead financial evaluation of capital investments and cost improvement projects with ROI analysis.
Own budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in partnership with senior leadership and S&OP.
Own annual standard cost update and provide cost, pricing, and margin analysis to leadership.
Lead all plant controllership activities including internal controls, balance sheet integrity, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and audit readiness.