Head of Global SAR Overhead Costs

Hyderabad, Telangana
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.We are looking for a Head of SAR Overhead Costs, who is a senior Finance leader, responsible for overseeing total Lonza overhead costs. He/ she leads all group-wide financial reporting, analysis and planning for Lonza overhead costs. He/she actively partner with business platforms and group functions.The role is based in Hyderabad, India.The focus of the role is to evolve his/her team, driving further standardization of the SAR cost controlling model, leveraging also further automation in order to ensure an efficient and effective service model to the Business Partners.He/she also provides costs controlling support to the Head of FP&A who has P&L responsibility for the Holding company.The role implies direct exposure to and regular active dialogue with EC and senior executives across Finance and business.The Lonza Overheads costs (SAR) controlling activities are centralized, with focus on end-to-end delivery model. This team is embedded into GBSO* (Global Business Services Organization) Lonza, reporting directly to the Global GBSO head.Key Responsibilities:Global Function Controlling: Advisory & ProcessBe a key Business Partner of Function Heads, Platforms Heads and Budget Owners and steer decisions on spend and function related topicsOrganize, coordinate and lead short- and long-term planning cycles (budget, outlook and long range plan)Set ambitious but achievable guidance, drive analytics, foster constructive discussions on cost efficienciesDrive continuous harmonization and standardization of financial processes across functions to generate synergies for Lonza groupImplement system innovation in collaboration with FP&A System TeamIn charge of the global costs allocation to commercial divisionsSupport M&A and divestment projectsLonza Holding ControllingProvides costs controlling support to the Head of FP&A who has P&L responsibility for the Holding company.Monitor and report the financial performance of Lonza Holding divisionsCoordinate planning and reporting activitiesAnalyze financial results (P&L and FCF), identify risks and opportunities, propose corrective actions to optimize financial performanceLeadership:Lead and develop a team of ~15 controllersEnsure great collaboration and ongoing exchanges within the teamBuild and maintain strong relationship with business partners (divisions, functions, corporate)Comfortable in presenting and convincing Senior LeadersTeam and Budget5 direct reports (Function Controllers) and a global team of ~ 18 members (globally)Accountable for the primary costs for all sites: ca 240 MCHF/yrBudget
1bn CHF (Overheads) + Holding P&L (~200mCHF Sales)Key Requirements:Master Degree in Finance and AccountingHighly experience in Controlling, FP&A, Audit firms, Internal AuditEnglish business fluentManages ambiguity through effective communication, removes barriers and overcomes resistance skillfullyEmpowers and encourages others to bring new ideas forward and ensures learning from both success and failuresChallenges others to work differently when the business environment requires itCommunicates business strategy, measures and tactical plans effectively to all stakeholders and helps them make sense of complexity and uncertaintyActs as a key communication link between operational layers and upper managementExhibits a sophisticated understanding of the critical success factors needed to differentiate and improve the business in order to make Lonza more competitiveCreates mechanisms to share information and knowledge across functionsExhibits skillful communication to ensure peers (and team) develop relationships across functionsDevelops inclusive relationships and alliances engaging internal and external stakeholdersLeads and drives the identification of customer and market needs using data, research and customer relationshipsIdentify and execute profitable business opportunitiesFinds the right balance between customer needs and business goalsEnsures their team(s) support the execution of business strategy and/or specific objectivesAnticipates and resolves challengesEnsures high-quality performance and accountability by gaining commitment on prioritiesDemonstrates trust through delegation and holds people accountable for resultsDemonstrates high integrity and accountability for his/her area ensuring team(s) actions and decisions are aligned to business objectivesProvides opportunities for talent and performance development through specific and measurable actions, coaching and mentoringCreates an open and learning environment where people are encouraged to develop, share and growEvery day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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