Associate Director, Business Finance

We are looking for a highly analytical, strategic, and technically strong Business Finance Partner to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role plays a key part in driving data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring deep financial expertise, strong business acumen, a strong technical and system-oriented mindset, and a proactive, collaborative approach to partnering with the business.

This role requires full ownership of financial management processes, with a focus on enhancing business performance and driving sustainable growth.

The positions report to the Head of Ops FP&A.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-Range Planning

• Monitor financial performance by tracking actual versus approved plans and conducting detailed variance analysis to identify key trends, risks, and deviations.
• Lead the annual and multi-year planning cycles, including defining timelines, processes, assumptions, and investment frameworks in close partnership with stakeholders.

• Own the end-to-end Long-Range Plan (LRP) process, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and comprehensive outputs.

2. Business Partnering, Reporting & Insights

• Consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts clearly highlighting variances and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve a monthly management reporting package that clearly presents results, trends, KPIs, and key business drivers.
• Analyze performance across multiple functions and verticals, translating data into meaningful insights for senior leadership.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Leverage advanced Excel models, reporting systems, and BI tools to support analyses, scenario evaluations, and presentations.

3. Additional initiatives:

• TSA contract management – support financial aspects of pre- and post-deal signing requirements.
• Build strong, strategic relationships with site finance teams to generate insights and business understanding beyond the numbers.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives within the FP&A and reporting landscape.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or similar roles (experience in Pharma / API / Chemical industries is an advantage)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex financial models, scenario analysis)
• Experience with BI tools, financial systems, and management reporting platforms
• Demonstrated involvement in system or technology upgrades (FP&A tools, reporting platforms, BI solutions).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen with a technical and system‑oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to build strong business partnerships and collaborate effectively across functions
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a mindset toward process improvement, automation, and optimization
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary review
• Annual performance bonus
• Holiday allowance
• Meal allowance
• Additional financial benefits and awards for significant life events
• Long‑service awards
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development
• Comprehensive medical check‑up at least once every two years
• 24/7 accident insurance
• Multisport membership.