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Finance Manager

  • Catalent
Gosselies, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
  • Catalent
Gosselies, Belgium
Full-time
Published:

Based in Gosselies, the mission of Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy is to deliver optimized process industrialization capacities to cell therapy organizations and speed up the arrival of their therapies onto the market. From technology selection to business modelling, through GMP manufacturing, process development, quality services, Catalent’s teams are fully committed to helping their clients fulfil their objective of providing sustainable and affordable therapies to their patients.

To support the finance department we are hiring a Finance Manager to lead the Gosselies finance team and their day-to-day activities.

THE ROLE:

  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), capital expenditure (capex) calculations, and lease accounting;

  • Spearhead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts, ensuring a rigorous monthly analysis process with the goal of achieving high accuracy in forecasting;

  • Actively participate in the annual strategic plan, budgeting and rolling forecast processes, including CAPEX planning; providing insights and recommendations to drive business growth and efficiency;

  • Prepare periodic financial statements, providing commentary on the variances between the forecast and actuals for the period;

  • Coordinate the periodic project revenue forecasts based on contractual agreements in collaboration with PM function and Commercial Operations;

  • Lead the closing process, following a rigorous calendar and tracking specific actions month-to-month, as well as managing numerous entries;

  • Support the coordination & implementation of Group’s Finance policies & procedures;

  • Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.


​THE CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

  • At least 10 years total experience within large financial structures;

  • An audit/advisory experience is an asset (Big four preferred);

  • Working knowledge of local GAAP, US GAAP (or IFRS) including experience with IFRS15 and ASC606;

  • Strong tax skills;

  • Speak fluently English and French;

  • Strong communication (verbal and written) skills and be able to communicate with leadership in effective manner;

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment with firm deadlines;

  • Strong data research, analytical and Excel skills, experience with Power BI is a plus.


POSITION BENEFITS:

  • Full-time position (40h/week);

  • An indeterminate contract;

  • The opportunity to take part in a growing dynamic biotech company in a human-sized working environment with a convivial atmosphere;

  • Health & Group Insurance;

  • Meal vouchers, Eco-vouchers;

  • Company car.

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