SAR Platform Lead Controller

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Director, Finance & Controlling (INB and ADS) to drive excellence in cost controlling, financial governance, and strategic planning across Lonza's Business Platforms. This role serves as a trusted finance partner to Platform Leadership, ensuring transparency, consistency, and accountability in cost management while enabling data-driven decision-making.

What you'll do

• Leadership & Business Partnership
• Act as the primary finance partner to Business Platform Leadership on all cost-controlling, SAR, and financial governance matters
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost controllers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive financial transparency, cost discipline, and informed decision-making
• Challenge assumptions, evaluate opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to improve cost efficiency and business performance

What you need

• 10–12 yrs of experience
• Financial modelling
• Reporting
• FP&A
• SAP
• Budgeting
• Excel
• B.Com or BBA or MBA or M.Com or Chartered Accountant or CMA

Good to have

• Costing