Create, drive, and assist implementation of the site five-year strategic plan, setting financial milestones. Set and deliver the annual budget. Be a business partner to the GM and key executive stakeholders. Tell the site story through the financials.
Direct and manage the accounting function, develop and maintain policies, procedures and budgetary controls.
Develops and recommends annual site budget. Authorizes expenditures in accordance with budget and fiscal policy.
Leads the monthly forecasting process, working with the site leadership team and presenting to Division leadership.
Compares performance with operating budgets, forecasts, and prior year. Provides reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management. This includes the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures and special reports as required.
Forecasts short-range and long-range working capital to ensure efficient use of Catalent cash. Focus on working capital and cash conversion cycle to maximize free cash. Track and realize the cost improvement targets through CI and Procurement initiatives.
Assures protection for the assets of the business through internal control, internal auditing, and SOX controls maintenance.
Assists in establishing and maintaining product-pricing policies.
Lead the Dartford site with the following relationships: HMRC, banking, audit and statutory accounts, and tax.
Establishes and implements a sound operational and organizational plan in direct support of the business plan.
Participates on key Project Teams as requested.
Ensures optimum performance of the function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiency, reduce cost, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
Qualifications
BA/BS (or equivalent) degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Ideally ACA / CIMA / ACCA.
Progressive Finance experience, including experience in finance leadership within a medium to large organization. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired, preferably for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Experience with Lean implementation and principles also desired.
Knowledge in US GAAP required
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or JDE. Experience with financial consolidation system such as OneStream is an advantage
Advanced PC skills including use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external partners and customers
Adept at preparing and presenting monthly & quarterly reporting and forecasting packages
