Director of Finance

Company Overview Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : Job Title Director of Finance Job Description Business: Pharma Solutions Department: Finance Location: Lexington Job Overview Reporting to the Vice President & Site Head, the primary purpose of this role is to effectively manage all financial tasks for the organization and maximize the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. In addition, timely identification and communication of risk is imperative as well as ability to be able to lead organization to understand financial implications of decisions and situations. Reporting Structure This position reports to the Vice President & Site Head. Key Responsibilities Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Provides status of financial condition of the entity by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data on a routine basis, and establishing actions plans where appropriate. Manages annual budgeting process Providing timely, accurate, and detailed forecasting for P&L, B/S, and Cash Requirements Maintains banking relationship with company’s financial institutions Adds value by identifying opportunities to maximize and improve financial performance as well as risk identification and mitigation. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports. Advises Senior Management of actions and potential risks. Inventory management, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, and cost corrections/reconciliations. Complies with audits as required and appropriate. Ensures effective expense controls across the business. Lead ERP development and implementation across site functions Ability to lead non-technical functions when necessary Collaborates with Human Resources to hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Stays up to date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Serves on Board of Directors for Piramal Pharma Solutions, Inc. including potential board roles on US parent companies. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or related field. MBA/CPA highly preferred. 8+ years’ experience leading an accounting/finance department, preferably within a manufacturing company. Previous managerial experience required. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems. SAP experience highly preferred. Strong business/commercial acumen and leadership skills. Ability to understand business process and provide leadership to all functions Financial Management. High ethical standards and the ability to maintain extreme confidentiality with sensitive company financial information. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Have the ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines. Company Background Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group. Equal Employment Opportunity PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr