Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Financial Controller, North America will serve as a key financial leader and business partner to the North American region of operational sites dedicated to the successful delivery of product and/or service offerings in support of business and customer goals. This individual oversees all aspects of site operational finance, including but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, direct and indirect taxes, and cash management. In partnership with financial and operational leaders, this role demands close and regular collaboration to drive top-line growth, gross margin expansion, operational expenditure (OpEx) discipline, and working capital efficiency.
The Financial Controller plans, directs, manages, and coordinates group personnel and operational resources involved in the designated responsibilities of this function. This is an active accounting role that leads a team of financial professionals and partners with financial centers of excellence as well as cross-functional leadership teams. In partnership with HR, functional leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders, this individual is expected to foster a positive work environment and a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential functions:
- Oversee the regular performance and continued effectiveness of financial responsibilities at a set of operational sites within a designated region or continent
- Direct team(s) of financial professionals within designated region to effectively deliver on business responsibilities and objectives; managerial responsibilities include budgeting, engagement, staffing, training, talent management, employee relations, and team effectiveness
- Ensure the effective execution of regular financial responsibilities-which include all aspects of business-level financial reporting; month-end and year-end activities; balance sheet and cash flow management; internal financial controls; and external and internal audits-either directly, or indirectly through immediate team/staff
- Serve as financial business partner to operational leaders within respective region, as well as cross-functional stakeholders and global process owners spanning multiple functions, sites, and regions
- Develop and execute operational plans that will enhance the productivity and profitability of direct team through the delivery of excellent standards of customer satisfaction
- Ensure financial results are presented consistently and accurately and comply with regional accounting standards such as U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Lead financial ownership for company objectives and related projects including gross margin expansion, OpEx discipline, working capital delivery, delivery of annual budgets, reforecasting and rolling forecast compilation, SIOP reporting, M&A activities-ensuring alignment with departmental goals and best practices
- Guide financial decisions and ensure team effectiveness by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures
- Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process specific to sites or business portfolios within designated region
- Provide regular updates and reporting on key performance indicators (KPI's), including monthly working capital and cashflow reporting, to functional leadership; alert leadership to discrepancies and trends as relevant
- Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs
QualificationsEssential Knowledge & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field-or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable work experience
- Previous working experience, ideally 15 or more years, in a financial capacity within a manufacturing organization
- Extensive executive level finance business partnering skills and experience, with a proven track record of influencing and supporting operational and commercial decision-making
- Proven experience of working effectively within a global, matrixed organisation, managing offshore BPO partner whilst delivering competing priorities across functions, sites, and regions.
- Demonstrable experience of people development; with a track record of managing, coaching and growing finance talent across multiple sites and regions
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing operational finances and providing business partnership to a business with revenues of $200M or more
- Proven expertise with applicable accounting principles and relevant financial regulations
- Proven working knowledge of all operational accounting aspects and their inter-relationship with financial accounting, budgeting/forecasting and operations support
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex and ambiguous datasets, drawing out clear insight and actionable recommendations where data is incomplete or inconsistent
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft applications, including advanced knowledge of Excel, SAP, and IFS
Desired Knowledge & Qualifications:- Progressive working experience in a financial and/or cost accounting capacity within a global, matrixed organization in the biotech industry
- Accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA), or an equivalent financial professional certification
- Prior experience with customer contract review of terms and conditions (T&C)
- Prior Experience with an EPM software and a financial consolidation system (preferably Adaptive Planning and OneStream, respectively)
- Prior experience with integrations of M&A (mergers & acquisitions) and ERP decision making
Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:- Resonate and operate in line with LGC's core value behaviours: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
- A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Clear strategic thinker with proven critical relationship development skills
- Proven decisive leader, people developer, and team builder
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate to external partners and all levels of an organization
- Ability to work well in a team environment, possess an ability to adapt to change in the environment, and exhibit a proven ability to exert influence in a directive and positive manner
- Demonstrated autonomy: ability to self-start and drive whilst recognising the appropriate time for stakeholder engagement
- Extensive problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop dynamic solutions that produce deliverables and meet business objectives
- Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
- Consistent and fair, demonstrating emotional strength and integrity to manage confidential information
- Results-driven and process-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
- Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
- Resilience: maintains composure, focus, and effectiveness under pressure, and recovers quickly from setbacks in a demanding, changing environment
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