Overview

Finance Supervisor – 6 Month FTC. Location: Manchester. Hybrid Working Policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents. This role oversees the end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The Finance Supervisor leads a team of accountants and analysts, coordinates month-end close activities, and supports audits and financial analysis. This role ensures R2R processes align with Lonza’s global standards and organizational objectives.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
• A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester

What You Will Do

• Supervise daily operations of the R2R team, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into R2R solutions
• Lead or support testing efforts to ensure R2R processes meet quality and compliance standards
• Provide guidance to end-users and team members on best practices for R2R processes
• Resolve issues or discrepancies related to R2R processes
• Assist in project planning and resource allocation to ensure R2R projects align with organizational goals

What We Are Looking For

• A background in CIMA or ACCA is preferred but not essential
• Solid understanding and familiarity with SAP
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial principles and standards
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Management experience is a plus

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.