Catalent · 1 week ago
Finance Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCatalent is a leading provider of advanced technologies and outsourced services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health industry. The Finance Director leads all finance and accounting activities for the Kansas City site, providing financial analysis and forecasting while managing the Finance team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the accounting function, develops and maintains policies, procedures and budgetary controls
Provide financial decision support to the site
Manage the performance and professional development of the Finance team
Lead finance team members supporting: Client billing and cash collections, Finance reporting for Kansas City CSS and PCH, Acquisition, protection, and disposal of company assets, Prepare Management Presentation material and present for monthly forecast/close meetings & OpMech meetings and QBRs, Monthly accounting, forecast & reporting processes to ensure that Corporate, Business Unit and Site timelines and objectives are met, Perform/Review monthly variance review of P&L results for P&Ls, Proactively identify, analyze and present financial reporting and analysis in an accurate and timely manner to Site and Functional leaders, Contribute to weekly Revenue Forecast process with Business Units, Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices, Lead annual Site and Functional Budget process including development/analysis of budget tracks, developing, communicating and driving the budget timeline, creating budget templates, creating/maintaining budget roll-up files, preparing budget deliverables for Site Management and BU Leadership Team
Revenue Recognition expertise is required. Understanding multiple element arrangements revenue guidance is necessary. Documenting the policy and instructing the site and maintain appropriate controls on this process is essential
Manage internal/external audit support
Maintain the effectiveness of the financial controls for corporate governance and SOX compliance. This position is expected to learn about and gain a deep understanding of Catalent accounting policies as well as site policies and processes to ensure the financial statements are accurately reflected. Finding efficiencies in our processes and continuous improvement expected. Site readiness for successful internal and external audits is required
Complete analysis of proposed investments and other projects
Development and implementation of policies and procedures
Represent finance function on various project teams
Represent finance function on site leadership teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a directly related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive Finance experience, including five years of finance leadership experience with a medium to large organization
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably for a pharmaceutical manufacturer
Expert knowledge in GAAP concepts with a strong consultative but results oriented approach
Ability to work effectively under extreme pressure to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to easily learn and retain technical information
Experience with ERP systems required
Advanced PC skills and strong ability to analyze/develop capital purchases
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers and suppliers
Must have strong consultation and collaboration skills
Adept at preparing/presenting monthly & quarterly reporting packages
Ability to solve complex practical problems
Mentally strong to challenge assumptions and handle complex financial analysis
Understanding and application of payback and cash flow analysis
Understanding of the financial audit process
Preferred
Experience with Lean implementation also desired
Professional designations (CPA, CMA) or additional education (MBA) are strongly preferred
Knowledge of SAP and OneStream an advantage
Benefits
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Community engagement and green initiatives
Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Catalent
Catalent - Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business is focusing on complex clinical to commercial stage formulation and manufacturing. It is a sub-organization of Catalent Pharma Solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Alessandro Maselli
President & Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lickfold
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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