Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Global Operations

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for fulfilling accounting, reporting, forecasting and budgeting requirements for the Apotex Global operations. This is a key role in our Apotex Finance organization supporting the delivery of our operational and financial goals.

In this role you will Business Partner for Global Operations, Transformation, Engineering and AGO Admin & Finance functions, supporting them with value-added financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting acitivites with highest degree of transparency and ownership.

You will be working in an agile culture with strong emphasis on the growth and development of our people.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure financial reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner, providing full clarity on all aspects of the business for decision making.
• Manage period closing process, presentonthly and quarterly financial packages to senior management with focus on performance summaries, variance commentaries, opportunities & risks.
• Provide financial leadership in the budgeting, forecasting, reporting and commentary of the AGO consolidated results.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner for Global Operations, Transformation, Engineering and AGO Admin & Finance functions, providing analysis and supporting forecasting and budgeting acitivites.
• Liaise closely with teams in Corporate Finance, Operations, Transformation, Engineering and HR stakeholders to identify critical information that may affect analyses and reporting
• Collaborate with Plant Controllers for alignment on weekly/ monthly reporting, budget and forecast assumptions. Provide direction as necessary.
• Initiate and implement process improvements, organize and structure reporting, maintain financial controls in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in the development of long term strategic plans, providing financial support as required.
• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Ensure own and direct reports adherence to all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar.
  • Professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is preferred
    
    
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Superior problem-solving and communication skills, and ability to articulate financial concepts to leadership at all levels
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to distill complex data and provide conclusions and insights
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, across the global network and within functions
  • Exhibited business acumen in understanding cross-functional processes, requirements and relevant information flows; translating gaps into solutions
  • Excellent organizational and strategic leadership skills and experience leading teams and influencing activities across functions without formal authority to deliver results
  • Highly proficient in SAP and MS Office applications. Knowledge of digitalization tools (Alteryx, Power BI, OneStream, Qlik Sense, etc.) is desirable.
  • Self-motivated with High sense of urgency – demonstrated ability to deliver against key priorities and schedules

• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in CPG or regulated manufacturing industry (pharmaceutical prepferred)
  • Demonstrated experience in standard costing and variance analysis.