Plant Finance Lead
Core
Strategic finance business partner leading financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis for advanced manufacturing operations across UK, Canada, and external CMOs.
Role type
Senior manufacturing finance lead (plant controller level)
Builds
Financial transparency, operational excellence, and informed decision-making for mRNA manufacturing sites
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, financial modeling, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), SOX compliance, capital project analysis, variance analysis
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, project management, leadership, strategic business acumen, financial presentation skills
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel
Responsibilities
Leading annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning; delivering monthly financial analysis and variance reporting; overseeing standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial close activities; partnering with operations to evaluate capital investments and improve manufacturing performance; maintaining internal controls and supporting audit activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship