Strategic Finance Director, Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington, KY seeks a Director of Finance to lead all financial tasks, establish controls, policies, and reporting systems, and maximize asset returns. This role requires communicating risks clearly and guiding the organization through financial implications of decisions.

Reporting to the VP & Site Head, you’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, and banking relationships, while leading ERP initiatives and collaborating with HR to manage staff and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or related field.
• MBA/CPA highly preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience leading an accounting/finance department, preferably within a manufacturing company.
• Previous managerial experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems.
• SAP experience highly preferred.
• Strong business/commercial acumen and leadership skills.
• Ability to understand business process and provide leadership to all functions.
• Financial Management.
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain extreme confidentiality with sensitive company financial information.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have the ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data on a routine basis, and establishing actions plans where appropriate.
• Manages annual budgeting process.
• Providing timely, accurate, and detailed forecasting for P&L, B/S, and Cash Requirements.
• Maintains banking relationship with company’s financial institutions.
• Adds value by identifying opportunities to maximize and improve financial performance as well as risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports. Advises Senior Management of actions and potential risks.
• Inventory management, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, and cost corrections/reconciliations.
• Complies with audits as required and appropriate.
• Ensures effective expense controls across the business.
• Lead ERP development and implementation across site functions.
• Ability to lead non-technical functions when necessary.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Stays up to date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Serves on Board of Directors for Piramal Pharma Solutions, Inc. including potential board roles on US parent companies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business/finance

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington, KY seeks a Director of Finance to lead all financial tasks, establish controls, policies, and reporting systems, and maximize asset returns. This role requires communicating risks clearly and guiding the organization through financial implications of decisions.

Reporting to the VP & Site Head, you’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, and banking relationships, while leading ERP initiatives and collaborating with HR to manage staff and ensure compliance.