Sr. Director, Finance Lead Biologics Platform

Reporting to the Head of Finance, Global Manufacturing & Supply, the Sr. Director, Finance Lead Biologics Platform will be responsible for the Platform Finance organization, including oversight and execution of financial analyses and accounting of the manufacturing organization.

All Platform financial results and analysis will be coordinated by this role and will provide insights to the SVP, Biologics Platform Lead, Global Manufacturing Finance, and GMS FP&A to drive decisions and improve performance while facilitating the sharing of best practices across the function.

The role directly partners with the SVP, Biologics Platform Lead and platform leadership team, providing strategic guidance, financial analyses, setting stretch targets and driving year on year productivity improvement across all aspects of P&L financials and cashflow.

Internal customers rely on this position to influence and drive improved performance in their function / site through identifying opportunities, setting strategies, respectfully challenging and debating with site & function heads and providing insights to drive decisions, investments, and resource allocation.

The role provides direct leadership & development across the Site Finance Leads in the Biologics manufacturing network and their teams. This position will be responsible for delivering strong financial performance, reinforcing a culture of accountability for financial results while ensuring a strong control environment and compliance with policies and procedures. Maintaining a high performing and engaged team will be critical to success.

Responsibilities :

• Lead all Finance Operations overseeing the finance teams of 8 manufacturing sites located in Europe and the U.S.
• Business partner with the SVP, Bio Platform Lead on defining and implementing a holistic long-term manufacturing strategy, driving "Make" cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the appropriate cost in a sustainable manner.
• P&L Accountability for delivery of "Make" and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
• Partner with Platform Lead & LT to deliver Cost (P&L) & Cash (Capex & Inventory) Plan.
• Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials. Ensure reported financial position is in accordance with US GAAP.
• Evaluate "Make" cost performance and identify any trends that need further performance analysis or intervention.
• Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address financial performance issues.
• Present financial position with Platform Lead at Monthly, Forecast and Plan reviews to business leaders.
• Partner with Platform leadership team to deliver productivity targets.
• Lead, define and evolve Team organization, processes and structure to advance the teams' and individuals' development, capabilities, career progression and service level to the business. Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department.
• Capital Project oversight :
• Lead major Capex Investment proposals (CPAs).
• Ensure quality business cases development, reviewing soundness of financial models and alternatives within CPAs.
• Drive increase in returns and Value for Money, including Engineering and Procurement partnership; with regular PMO implementation reviews on major projects.
• Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective SOX controls; with focus on major entities, including Inventory and Fixed Assets. Work with internal compliance teams to improve efficiency of internal controls to focus effort on meaningful controls to provide assurances on compliance.

Qualifications (Training, Education & Prior Experience) :

Skills :

Travel : ~20% domestic and international travel

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in Parsippany, NJ . Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range : $229,000 - $300,000

This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation. The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families includinghealthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

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