Senior Asset Controller

3M HEALTHCARE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Pearland, TX is seeking an Asset Controller to provide financial and analytical support for the site. You will work with local teams to drive performance, manage monthly close, and ensure alignment with IFRS and corporate policies.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, ERP proficiency (SAP/BW/Hyperion), and collaboration with senior leadership to support pricing, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiar with IFRS and global accounting principles.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership.
• ERP (SAP, BW, Hyperion) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Finance in analysis and strategy.
• Lead local and regional management teams to set objectives.
• Handle financial and management accounting per FAM and IFRS.
• Develop KPIs for cost controlling and oversee month-end close.
• Coordinate with site and service center teams for forecasts and reporting.
• Act as a local business partner for pricing and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

BW/BO

Hyperion

MS Office

Job description

Asset Controller

Location: The actual location of this job is in Pearland, TX. The Asset Controller is a controlling expert who will provide financial and analytical support for the site. The role is responsible for regular analysis and functional support. The Asset Controller exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off
• And much more

What you will do:

• Support the Head of Finance in financial tasks (analysis and strategy)
• Take a leading role in local and regional Management Teams to set, implement and deliver on local business objectives
• Share local or regional responsibility for financial and management accounting in accordance with IFRS, the Lonza Finance Accounting Manual (FAM) and other required accounting principles
• Work with business teams to set and track relevant KPI's for cost controlling
• Oversee the month-end close and reporting processes
• Coordinate with Site/Business and service center teams to prepare site annual target/BSR, outlooks and forecasts, business modeling, monthly closing reporting, variance and analysis reporting, product costing, and contribution reporting based on business requirements
• Act as a local Business Partner - analysis and decision support in the area of pricing, financial analysis for contract negotiations, supply contracts, modelling, project evaluations, costing, performance measures, training, strategic planning, business goal development

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Highly experienced in Accounting/Finance/Business Services experience partnering with senior leadership.
• Experienced in a global environment and related industry is strongly preferred.Highly analytical, financial business modeling, demonstrated experience in working with diverse teams spread across geographies
• Strong and concise written and oral communication; at ease with systems and ambiguity; cross-functional agility and a hands‑on, can-do mindset for excellence.
• Ability to operate within a global integrated business system environment – ERP (SAP, BW, Hyperion) knowledge and MS Office required.
• Able to partner with colleagues in multiple time zones. The ability to work adjusted schedule and extra hours as business requires is important.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.