This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The role will act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing high-quality insight to support decision-making, improve financial performance, and drive business growth. The role includes leadership of teams based across our global network (mainly Europe and US) and requires close collaboration within finance and our operations leaders.

You will be responsible for the end to end capex forecasting, reporting, accounting, control and compliance. Additionally, you will govern the global PER (project expenditure request) and serve as a trusted advisor on financial matters related to capital investments and projects. To be successful, you must build strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with various departments such as engineering, operations, finance, and senior leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

Manage the global PER (project expenditure request) governance and monitor the process to ensures all projects approved are justified and consistent with strategy and that spending is in line with budget and capture the ROIC through the lifecycle of the projects.
Lead the monthly Executive PER Meeting as well as monitor the OU meetings.
Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Provide detailed financial modelling, scenario analysis, and commercial evaluations to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Accounting, Audit & Controls

Lead the execution of capital related accounting activities
Together with the Corporate Controller Team, you will lead and execute statutory compliance for all entities under both group and local audits
Ensure the timely month, quarter and year end closing activities, responsible for the close in accordance with both US & Local GAAP timelines
Oversight of monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance
Responsible for the close in accordance with both US & Local GAAP timelines
Oversight of monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance

Additional Responsibilities

People

Lead and develop a global team of finance team members.
Set clear objectives, provide coaching and mentoring, and support professional development across the team.
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and commercially focused team culture.
Other duties as assigned by GFS Leadership

Systems & Data

Support deployment of SAP S/4 HANA and other systems e.g. Power BI and Blackline to garner greater efficiency
Leverage financial systems and tools to enhance reporting efficiency and insight generation.
Lead the use of Power BI to create impactful dashboards and visualisations
Demonstrate highly advanced Excel skills for complex financial models, large datasets, and automation.

Strategic Impact

Finance Transformation & Strategic Impact

Lead and contribute to the broader GFS finance transformation agenda, improving process design, financial insight generation, and global standardization.
Bring strong executive presence and the ability to collaborate across functions building an understanding of how operational execution, investment choices and processes drive Wests overall financial performance.
Drive adoption of automation, AI, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reporting, forecasting, and accounting operations.

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent expereince in Finance or Accounting

Work Experience

8+ years of PQE experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A or similar function
3+ years of people management experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Public Accounting background
Previous FP&A / Controllership experience with multinational publicly quoted company experience
Working knowledge of US GAAP
Proficient in SAP or similar ERP
Proficient in MS Office applications
Experience of BI tools an advantage
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
Excellent communication and leadership skills i.e. ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of region, division and corporate functions
Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs and priorities
Project management, meeting facilitation, written/oral communication and presentation skills
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

License and Certifications

Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA

Additional Requirements

Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.

Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

Director, Capital Controllership & Reporting

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