Our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are looking for a dedicated Associate Director, Site Controller for our Bornem location. This role is crucial to our site’s financial success and offers an outstanding opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, driving impactful financial strategies. As a key strategic business partner, you will play a vital role in ensuring transparency and insight for sound decision-making at Lonza AG. Join us in our ambitious journey to deliver world-class solutions!
Key responsibilities:
- Act as a key strategic business partner to Department Heads and the Site Head to provide transparency and insight for decision-making.
- Support the EMEA Ops Head of Finance during Month-End close, annual budgeting, Outlook processes, worker council, and other ad hoc requests.
- Serve as the primary interface to the Shared Service Center, ensuring compliance with internal controls and managing audit-related topics within your area of responsibility.
- Lead, manage, and ensure the successful delivery of key improvement projects, driving impact across functions.
- Perform in-depth monthly operational variances analysis and proactively communicate findings.
- Prepare and present the Monthly Reporting Pack, providing clear narrative and recommendations.
- Take full ownership in understanding and resolving the root causes of process order settlements, WBS Element settlements & Material settlements in SAP, ensuring follow-up on any corrections.
- Provide high-level financial support and mentorship for operational projects, from argument development and financial indicators to capitalization.
- Deliver ad-hoc strategic support to the EMEA Region and Global Ops Finance.
Key requirements:
- Proven understanding and experience in resolving issues resulting from process order settlements, WBS Element settlements & Material settlements in SAP.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP CO/FI, SAP Business Warehouse, SAC, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated track record in reporting accuracy and professional integrity.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and explain financial information and projections.
- Comfortable with group presentations.
- Native Dutch speaking or equivalent proficiency.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.