SAR Platform Lead Controller
Core
Lead cost controlling, financial governance, and strategic planning (SAR) for Lonza's Business Platforms, acting as a trusted finance partner to leadership.
Role type
Associate Director, Finance & Controlling (Senior IC)
Builds
Standardized cost-controlling methodologies, governance frameworks, and long-term financial plans for global business platforms.
Domain
Life Sciences / Corporate Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost controlling, financial governance, strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling, team leadership, SAP, data analytics
Preferred skills
CMA/CPA/ACCA/ACCA certifications, digital transformation experience, AI-enabled finance processes, advanced English
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, reporting/analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of cost controllers; own end-to-end SAR process and reporting; prepare financial outlooks and annual targets; drive process optimization and automation; partner with senior stakeholders on cost optimization and strategic decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
