Assistant Controller

Today, 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 to help people.

In exchange, we let our people own their careers.

Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.

And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

We have an opportunity for a Site Finance Analyst who supports the Head of Finance at the Verviers site.

Key responsibilities:


* Support the site and Business Unit in reaching short-and long-term goals by providing insightful financial analysis


* Monitor, analyze and report financial performance and support in identifying/reviewing potential counter measures



* Support or lead in coordinating and presenting financial results to various Business Partners (Financial Council)


* Support in business cases, ad hoc analysis


* Support/lead monthly closing activities


* Support annual budgeting process and long term strategic planning with plant leadership


* A point of contact towards Corporate, GBSO and external auditors in accounting, internal controls and audit questions for the area of responsibility


* Fulfill governmental reporting requirements


* Ensure compliance with all Group policies, especially MAM, FAM


* Ensure the balance sheet  is correct (classification, correction, cleaning, control some processes with GBSO, mitigate some risk accounts)


* Capex : Follow the compliance


* ICS : Ensure Internal controls and review


* Ensure Structure in Sap : Analytical accounting


* Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements:


* Bachelors or Masters in in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar


* 1-2 years of prior experience in financial analysis/ reporting


* Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP skills


* Fluent in French and English


* Solid analytical skills and ability to manage communication with range of stakeholders


* Proactive in search for best practice processes and ability to prioritize

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people.

For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.

How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.

Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences.

In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.

The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nat...