Site Finance Manager

Site Finance Manager

Location: The actual location of this job is in Portsmouth, NH.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.

The Finance Manager is a key member of the site finance team, providing

financial, analytical, and technical expertise to support the SPM organization.

The role enables and monitors the execution of the LPO SPM strategy while

contributing to the development and improvement of local financial processes,

procedures, and systems as the site continues to grow. Operating at both

strategic and operational levels, the Finance Manager delivers financial

insights, supports critical planning and reporting activities, and ensures the

timely delivery of financial information to support effective decision-making.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• And much more.

What you will do:

• Support site financial planning processes, including multi-year strategic

planning (BSR), annual Target planning, and monthly reforecasting,

ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.

• Partner with Asset Leadership Teams (ALT) and senior stakeholders

to support cost management, FTE planning, and spend governance

while ensuring alignment with site financial targets and strategic

priorities.

• Own the preparation and delivery of the site monthly P&L reporting

package, providing clear analysis of financial performance, key drivers,

and risks for leadership review.

• Manage the site month-end close process, ensuring accurate and

timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and corporate

policies.

• Ensure strong financial governance and internal control compliance,

including execution and monitoring of key controls and remediation of

identified gaps.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business and related disciplines.
• At least 5-7+ years related experience in a multi-national environment, Life Science is a plus. Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, concise insights and develop executive-ready presentations to support leadership decision-making.
• Proficiency in SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Excel, PowerPoint. Alteryx, BI tools a bonus.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Commitment to learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
• Responsiveness toward customer and business needs

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.