Global Finance Business Partner (m/f/x)
The primary purpose of this role is to provide finance business partner support to Seqirus Quality functions and Seqirus Technical Operations functions and will be:
- Key member of the Seqirus Global Quality Leadership Team (QLT) and Seqirus Global Technical Operations Leadership Team (TOLT)
- Leads the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Seqirus Quality and Seqirus Technical Operations functions.
- Monitors and reports on financial performance against agreed budgets and forecasts for the Seqirus Global Quality and Seqirus Technical Operations functions supported.
- Identifies and reports on financial risks/opportunities and develops strategies to manage/mitigate.
- Identifies cost savings opportunities and operational cost efficiency improvements across Seqirus Quality and Seqirus Technical Operations functions operations.
- The role will be based at either the Liverpool or Holly Springs manufacturing site and will be expected to travel to CSLS global sites from time to time (estimated <15%).
Responsibilities:
Financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
- Provides financial guidance, analysis, and strategic decision support to the Seqirus Quality and Seqirus Technical Operational functions.
- Evaluates the financial impacts of short-, medium- and long-term risks and opportunities and explores potential actions to address.
- Collaborates with HRBP’s to assess financial impact of organisational changes and track performance effectively.
- Actively participates in ad-hoc projects to improve operational and financial work processes and controls.
Annual budgeting, forecasting and cost management
- Provides financial advice and guidance on all Quality and Technical Operations related projects and initiatives where required.
- Works closely with the Seqirus Global Quality Leadership Team and Seqirus Global Technical Operations Leadership Team to identify and develop cost plans that will deliver financial growth to the organisation.
- Collaborates with the Procurement team to identify and secure targeted cost savings.
- Liaises with local site-based leadership teams and associated FBP’s to ensure alignment of strategic and operational priorities and objectives, and related financial budgets and forecasts.
Financial Controls and Governance
- Provides input to the establishment of financial controls and governance.
- Ensures sound financial risk management controls are in place and maintains responsibility for appropriate execution of and adherence to all financial policies.
- As appropriate, contributes to CSL corporate reporting, CSL Group statutory reporting and other corporate requirements to meet management and Group Finance expectations.
- Support internal and external audit and tax requirements
Financial Process Improvement and Standardisation
- Actively contributes and drives engagement on the improvement of financial systems and procedures
Your Skills and Experience
- Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a high focus on delivery of financial targets
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and in a dynamic environment with multiple deliverables.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact with management at all levels.
- SAP experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience, to at least senior manager level
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, MBA preferred
What we offer
- Hybrid working models.
- Extensive management/leadership programs.
- Global and diverse environment with modern workspaces.
- Our benefit plan offers our employees a vast number of options such as medical plan, life insurance and retirement plan.
- Find Inclusion and Belonging at all sites and with every colleague. Come as you are.
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
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