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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies · 1 day ago

Finance Business Partner/Department Partner(On-site in College Station, TX)

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in executing strategic initiatives. This on-site role in College Station, TX focuses on driving efficiency and success within the Finance Function by providing financial insights and collaborating with various teams to improve profitability and ensure accurate financial reporting.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Lisa Cramer, MBA, MLS
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Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance partner for the site leadership team, ensuring financial insights are integrated into daily operations and strategic decisions
Lead efforts to improve site profitability, identifying key cost drivers, margin opportunities, and efficiency levers across production and support functions
Develop forward-looking tools, forecasts, and business cases that support decision-making and resource allocation at the site level
Improve financial transparency by building clear and consistent reporting structures linked to operational KPIs and business priorities
Support and challenge site leaders on budget adherence, investment cases, and cost-saving opportunities
Collaborate with supply chain, production, quality, and commercial teams to align operational plans with financial performance goals
Contribute to customer pricing discussions by providing accurate costing and profitability insights. Work in conjunction with the Commercial team on program opportunities
Ensure the site’s financial inputs to group reporting and forecasts are timely, accurate, and well-grounded in operational realities
Improve Site Profitability. Identify and quantify margin improvement opportunities across production, supply chain, and support functions. Partner with site leaders to develop and track initiatives that directly impact cost efficiency and gross margin
Strengthen Forward-Looking Financial Steering. Develop and maintain reliable forecasting tools and models that provide visibility on future performance. Support scenario planning and proactive decision-making at the site
Increase Financial Transparency. Build robust financial reporting aligned with operational KPIs. Translate complex data into actionable insights for both site and senior leadership, ensuring clear understanding of performance drivers
Support Business Cases and Investment Decisions. Lead financial evaluations of local projects, capital investments, and new customer contracts. Ensure decisions are backed by sound financial rationale and aligned with profitability goals
Ensure Financial Integrity and Operational Alignment
Act as the finance gatekeeper at the site, ensuring that financial plans and reporting are accurate, timely, and aligned with group standards. Work cross-functionally to link operational actions to financial outcomes
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Finance expertiseFinancial modelingProject managementERP experienceAnalytical skillsManufacturing cost structuresStakeholder managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam playerSelf-motivatedOrganizational skillsPositive attitude

Required

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field and 5+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field with 8+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred
Site-based finance experience highly preferred
Finance experience in biotech manufacturing, CDMO, or pharmaceutical industry highly preferred
Strong business acumen with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Solid understanding of manufacturing cost structures, production planning, and how operational KPI's link to financial outcomes
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create forward-looking models, forecasts, and actionable insights
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident working closely with operational teams and senior site leadership
Experience working with ERP and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, etc.)
High level of integrity and ethical conduct in financial activities
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to resolve discrepancies
Well-organized with ability to prioritize
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively
Ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency
Positive ‘can-do' attitude willing to get the job done and done well
Highly collaborative team player
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, and Gemba

Preferred

fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred
Site-based finance experience highly preferred
Finance experience in biotech manufacturing, CDMO, or pharmaceutical industry highly preferred

Company

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

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For over 30 years, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' mission has been advancing tomorrow’s medicine.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lars Petersen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Morten Munk
Director - Global Alliance Management
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