Manager Finance, FP&A Operations Requisition ID: 67026 Date: Nov 29, 2024 Location: Kearney, Nebraska, US Department: Finance Description: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. **Job Summary** : In this role, you will be the primary finance business partner to the Site Director and responsible for all financial analysis, reporting and monitoring of results for the manufacturing site. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** : + Responsible for all financial analysis, reporting and monitoring of results for the manufacturing site + Oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting and analysis and provide in-depth analysis + Responsible for all monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast + Finance business partner to the Site Director and Site SLT, responsible for all financial analysis, reporting and monitoring of results for the manufacturing site. Key member of the site SLT. + Lead the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes as well as the Sales & Operations planning process + Lead digitization of the site leveraging SAP, Power BI and technology lead initiatives + Lead and support the alignment of the FP&A Operating Model + Assist the Shared Services team on Billing, Accounts Payable or other general ledger matters + Interact with cross-functional teams + Participate in or lead global/regional FP&A initiatives and other special projects + Coordinate and prepare capital project financial models and related business case assessment + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications** : + Education: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience + Experience: 8 years of experience in Accounting and/or Financial Planning & Analysis + Successful experience in working across multiple levels of an organization including senior leadership **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** : + Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting skills. + Expertise as a financial business partner and strong internal customer service focus. + Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles. + Experience of Manufacturing ERP and cost accounting principles. + Excellent problem solving, process improvement and organizational skills. + Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present concepts and results in a concise manner. + Skills in Microsoft Office and business intelligence tools (preferred SAP S/4 HANA). + Ability to work in a matrixed organization and promote a collaborative environment. Excellent relationship skills and client-focused mindset. + Excellent oral and written skills; interpersonal skills, fact finder skills, active listening, critical thinking, time management, problem sensitivity and project management skills. + Ability to leverage technology to improve, analyze and report results. + Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and challenging environment with strong inherent project execution skills, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload between multiple projects, anticipating next steps, adapting to changing situations and project scope. + Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times. **Travel Requirements** : + Travel up to 5% may be required. **Physical and Mental Requirements** : + Sedentary - exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met + Use written and oral communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills must be coupled with public speaking, quick decision making. + Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities. + Position operates in a sedentary professional office environment with occasional standing or climbing up and down stairs. + This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. + Read and interpret data, information, documents, analyze and solve problems. + Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations. + Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem-solve, and prioritize. + Ability to make independent and sound judgments. + Must be able to step back and think big picture, when needed, to anticipate problems. + Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations. \#LI-TH1 West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.