Senior Plant Controller

Join a Market Leader

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

Business partnering function supporting Finance and the business. Defines and implements business processes that assess overall performance, identify business drivers, benchmark against relevant KPIs, identify improvement opportunities and promote business process optimization. Defines, produces timely and challenges reports that address performance against budget, profitability, cost, efficiency and risk.

• Prepare, monitor and control the annual departmental budget under responsibility to ensure expenditure is in line with the company business plan

• Administer all departmental financial and operational information in the appropriate systems

• Develop and monitor business performance metrics for the department, acting as a partner of managers and directors and understanding the department or area strategic challenges

• Execute regular and specific complex reports for the department related with operational and financial KPIs, as requested by managers and directors

• Conduct forecasts with financial and operational information

• Support project managers within the department, analyzing project costs to ensure that budgeted costs are in compliance

• Conduct specific analysis related with the department, improving data reporting and analysis

• Provide financial and accounting advice to directors and managers within the department

• Master controlling processes and tools

• Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business

• Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data

• Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals

• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Finance, Business Administration or similar field (mandatory)

• Typically requires 5-8 years of relevant experience as a controller or financial auditor

• Experience on application of IFRSs

• Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting with the ability to solve complex problems

• Advanced knowledge of reporting tools

• Knowledge of corporate governance

• Fluency in English is a requirement

• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer.

Senior Controller Compensation Range: $105,690 -$169,104

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us ( , and we will be happy to assist.

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Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date4 weeks ago(2026/5/8 19:39)

ID2026-11856

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Job LocationsUS-NJ-East Windsor

Job FamilyFINANCE