Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Finance Director

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc$125K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Manufacturing industry experience required, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing; Lean implementation experience is a plus.
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional credentials strongly preferred.
  • Deep expertise in GAAP and financial accounting principles, with a consultative approach.
  • Strong experience with ERP systems; knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream is advantageous.
  • Proven ability to prepare and present financial reports to leadership teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the site accounting function, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Provide financial decision support and strategic insights to site leadership.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance.
  • Oversee financial reporting, billing, cash collections, and monthly closing activities.
  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including reporting and presentations.
  • Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis, delivering insights on business performance.
  • Evaluate proposed investments and capital projects to support financial decision-making.

Benefits

  • Defined career path with annual performance reviews.
  • Diverse and inclusive work culture.
  • Potential for career growth within an expanding team.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  • Community engagement and green initiatives.
  • Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual.
  • Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits upon employment.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
The Finance Director leads all finance and accounting activities for the Kansas City site for the PCH business stream. The Finance Director also serves on the site leadership team to provide financial analysis and forecasting.  The position frequently communicates with Segment Leadership and Site Leadership regarding site 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 Role: • Lead and oversee the site accounting function, including policies, procedures, budgetary controls, and financial governance. • Provide financial decision support and strategic insights to site leadership and functional teams. • Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team, ensuring high performance and professional growth. • Oversee client billing, cash collections, financial reporting, and monthly close and forecasting activities for the Kansas City site. • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including timeline management, analysis, reporting, and presentations to leadership. • Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis and proactively deliver accurate financial reporting and business performance insights. • Drive revenue forecasting and ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, policies, controls, and documentation requirements. • Maintain strong internal controls, corporate governance, SOX compliance, and audit readiness while supporting internal and external audits. • Evaluate proposed investments, capital projects, and company assets to support sound financial decision-making. • Represent Finance on site leadership teams and cross-functional projects while identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost management. The Candidate: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a finance leadership role within a medium-to-large organization. • Manufacturing industry experience required, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing; Lean implementation experience is a plus. • CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional credentials strongly preferred. • Deep expertise in GAAP and financial accounting principles, with a consultative yet results-driven approach. • Strong experience with ERP systems; knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream is advantageous. • Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and capital investment evaluation skills, including payback and cash flow analysis. • Proven ability to prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to leadership teams. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge assumptions. • Strong problem-solving capabilities and audit knowledge, with the ability to perform complex financial analyses and meet demanding deadlines under pressure. Why You Should Join Catalent • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process • Diverse, inclusive culture • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment. • Community engagement and green initiatives • Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment • Tuition Reimbursement

About Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc is a global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products. The company operates in four segments: Softgel and Oral Technologies, Biologics, Oral and Specialty Delivery, and Clinical Supply Services. Catalent Pharma Solutions serves customers in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer health. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.
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14,000 employees
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Founded
2007

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