Senior Manager, FP&A

While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, FP&A to play a critical role in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and value creation across the organization. This role serves as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership, providing insightful analysis, robust financial models, and data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Platform Finance teams, and key business stakeholders, the position enables effective resource allocation, performance management, and long-term growth. The role requires a highly analytical finance leader who can influence stakeholders, improve planning processes, and foster a culture of financial excellence and continuous improvement. What you'll get A highly visible finance leadership role with direct exposure to senior executives and strategic decision-making

About Lonza

• Hyderabad, India Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
• Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses help people.
• In exchange, we let our people own their careers.
• Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.
• Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
• With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
• Our core values, Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity , guide how we work and succeed together.
• Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives.
• Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
• Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

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Responsibilities

• The opportunity to influence long-term business strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio management initiatives
• Exposure to complex financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities across global businesses
• Collaboration with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Platforms, and cross-functional stakeholders worldwide A dynamic environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• What you'll do Lead the preparation of executive-level financial analyses, presentations, and business insights for the Executive Committee and senior leadership teams
• Coordinate and manage strategic planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and outlook cycles
• Develop and maintain financial models, planning templates, and decision-support tools that enable effective business and investment decisions
• Drive strategic financial analyses to support capital allocation, business portfolio optimization, and enterprise growth initiatives
• Monitor key business performance indicators, identify drivers of financial performance, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions and mitigation plans
• Partner with Finance and Business leaders to build business cases, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess return on investment for strategic initiatives
• Enhance reporting, planning, and forecasting processes through the adoption of digital tools, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Platform Finance teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial planning data across systems, reports, and management presentations
• Champion a culture of financial discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making

Requirements

• What we're looking for Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, or corporate finance leadership roles
• Strong expertise in strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Demonstrated experience building financial models, business cases, investment analyses, and cost allocation frameworks
• Advanced proficiency with financial planning and reporting systems, including SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), SAP, or comparable platforms
• Deep understanding of financial performance drivers, business economics, and value-creation strategies
• Proven ability to perform complex quantitative and qualitative analyses and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Strong strategic problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Advanced financial modeling and data analysis skills, including

• Microsoft Excel, Power Query, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and data visualization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to executive and non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple business functions and geographies
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to define priorities, drive execution, and foster high-performing teams
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and hands-on with a continuous improvement mindset Business-fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experience
• Ongoing professional development through strategic projects, leadership opportunities, and global collaboration
• What we offer
• An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic business growth and financial excellence in a leading life sciences organization
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: Lonza Benefits .