Senior Manager, FP&A

India, HyderabadSenior Manager, FP&ALocation: Hyderabad, IndiaToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. 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.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 GetA highly visible finance leadership role with direct exposure to senior executives and strategic decision-makingThe opportunity to influence long-term business strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio management initiativesExposure to complex financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities across global businessesCollaboration with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Platforms, and cross-functional stakeholders worldwideA dynamic environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvementCompetitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experienceOngoing professional development through strategic projects, leadership opportunities, and global collaborationWhat You'll DoLead the preparation of executive-level financial analyses, presentations, and business insights for the Executive Committee and senior leadership teamsCoordinate and manage strategic planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and outlook cyclesDevelop and maintain financial models, planning templates, and decision-support tools that enable effective business and investment decisionsDrive strategic financial analyses to support capital allocation, business portfolio optimization, and enterprise growth initiativesMonitor key business performance indicators, identify drivers of financial performance, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions and mitigation plansPartner with Finance and Business leaders to build business cases, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess return on investment for strategic initiativesEnhance reporting, planning, and forecasting processes through the adoption of digital tools, automation, and advanced analytics capabilitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Platform Finance teams, and other cross-functional stakeholdersEnsure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial planning data across systems, reports, and management presentationsChampion a culture of financial discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-makingWhat We're Looking ForMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA preferredMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, or corporate finance leadership rolesStrong expertise in strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processesDemonstrated experience building financial models, business cases, investment analyses, and cost allocation frameworksAdvanced proficiency with financial planning and reporting systems, including SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), SAP, or comparable platformsDeep understanding of financial performance drivers, business economics, and value-creation strategiesProven ability to perform complex quantitative and qualitative analyses and translate findings into actionable business recommendationsStrong strategic problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environmentAdvanced financial modeling and data analysis skills, including Microsoft Excel, Power Query, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and data visualization techniquesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to executive and non-financial audiencesDemonstrated success in influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple business functions and geographiesStrong leadership capabilities with the ability to define priorities, drive execution, and foster high-performing teamsHighly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and hands-on with a continuous improvement mindsetBusiness-fluent English required; additional languages are an advantageWhat We OfferAn agile career and dynamic working cultureAn inclusive and ethical workplaceCompensation programs that recognize high performanceA variety of benefits dependent on role and locationOpportunities to contribute to strategic business growth and financial excellence in a leading life sciences organizationThe full list of our global benefits can be found here: Lonza Benefits .About LonzaAt 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.Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.Reference: R80216Apply