Senior Manager, Finance

Senior Manager, Finance

Position Summary:

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

This is a full-time salaried position, onsite out of Morrisville, NC.

The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for overseeing and leading the finance function for our facility in Morrisville NC while being a key business partner to the Site Director and member of the Site Leadership Team. The Senior Manager, Finance frequently communicates with Segment President, Segment CFO, and Site Leadership regarding operational and financial matters. Additional  responsibilities  include  development  of  financial  plans  and  policies,  accounting practices and procedures, and the organization's relationship with stakeholders, both internal and  external.  The  individual  will  provide  leadership  to  the  Finance  function  with  overall responsibility for management and development of the department. The finance manager will be part of the Site Leadership team and be a business partner with the site General Manager

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role:

• 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 Site Director and key executive stakeholders

• Direct  and manage the accounting function, develop and maintain policies, procedures, and budgetary controls

• Working with the Site Leadership team to develop and recommend 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

• Understanding of Standard Costing and inventory accounting

• Compare  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

• Coordinate a team of 3 direct reports

• Business partner with the Site General Manager and will be a member of the SLT

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• BA/BS (or equivalent) degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, required

• Knowledge in US GAAP, required

• Minimum  seven  years  of  progressive  Finance  experience,  including  at  least  three  years  of finance  leadership  experience  with  a  medium-to-large  organization, required

• Experience  working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired, preferably for a pharmaceutical manufacturer

• Experience with Lean implementation also desired; professional designations (CPA, CMA) or additional education (MBA), preferred

• Adept at preparing and presenting monthly & quarterly reporting packages

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid