Finance Business Partner Plant

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The Finance Business Partnering department is part of the Terumo Europe Finance organization

This team has a strategic role supporting senior business managers by bringing financial advice to support decision making and ensure sustainable and profitable growth. The Financial Business Partnering team coordinates with other Terumo Europe finance departments to ensure efficiencies as primary finance contact person in the area of responsibility

As a Finance Business Partner of the Leverkusen plant, you will be reporting directly into the Finance Business Partner Manager Operations, while also engaging closely with the Leverkusen plant leadership team and the Terumo Corporation finance team

This role supports the integration of the newly acquired entity in Leverkusen, Germany, into Terumo Europe. The Finance Business Partner (FBP) will be the sole finance representative on-site, playing a strategic and operational role in supporting plant leadership, quality, and development functions.

The role is modeled after the existing FBP Operations role in Terumo Europe but requires greater autonomy and strategic involvement.

1. Business Partnering and Performance Support
   - Act as the primary financial advisor to the Plant Leadership as well as management team
   - Prepares relevant plant performance monitoring reporting for Global business leadership review (with Consolidation and Analytics team)
   - Analyse production cost drivers and support initiatives to improve cost efficiency
   - Lead regular financial reviews with operational, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and engineering stakeholders to monitor performance
   - Provide input for business cases, investment proposals, and cost-saving initiatives, with manufacturing/quality/engineering/functional financial insights for the plant working with various business and functional stakeholders aiding in new business acquisitions for CDMO business
   
   
2. Budgeting and Forecasting
   - Coordinate annual budget and rolling forecasts for plant operations, supporting functions and capital expenditures 
   - Develop and maintain costing models for standard costs and cost center planning
   - Support the long-range planning process, ensuring financial alignment with strategic objectives
   
   
3. Internal Controls and Compliance
   - Ensure robust internal controls are in place and compliant with group finance and audit requirements
   - Support internal and external audits related to the plant
   - Maintain financial documentation and procedures in line with audit standards
   
   
4. Process Optimisation and System
   - Act as local process owner for financial transactions related to production and supporting functions
   - Secure that TE methodology and standards are well implemented and followed
   - Drive continuous improvement in controlling and accounting processes
   - Work closely with IT and finance teams to enhance ERP system usage, especially for production and cost accounting modules
   
   
5. Financial Reporting and General Ledger Accounting
   - Support General Accounting on monthly and year-end closings for the site, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
   - Ensure completeness of site-specific journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in collaboration with General Accounting.
   - Maintain fixed asset register and follow up capital projects, ensuring alignment with accounting policies.
   - Oversee inventory accounting (e.g. standard costing, inventory valuation, revaluations, provisions)
   
   
6. General Responsibilities
   - Serve as the finance lead for the local site and be the bridge between operations and central finance
   - Support General Accounting (GBS) and provide all accounting information needed for monthly/quarterly and year end closings, as well as financial controls and audits
   - Responsible for timely and accurate plant-level financials (P&L, balance sheet, and capital expenditures)
   - Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and statutory requirements
   - Support plant decision-making with operational KPIs, cost analysis, and financial insights
   - Ensure financial accuracy of production-related transactions, including inventory valuation and cost accounting
   - Monitor and analyse production variances (e.g. yield, overhead), propose corrective actions, and track implementation
   
   
7. Collaboration and Support
   - Liaise with other finance departments for transactional processing and reporting support
   - Coordinate with central Finance Business Partnering and corporate accounting functions
   - Participate in cross-plant finance initiatives and share best practices across locations
   

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong experience in plant controlling, GL accounting, and business partnering. They thrive in a production environment, demonstrate attention to detail, and proactively drive financial performance improvements.

We are looking for candidates in the vicinity of the Leverkusen area with a willinigness to spend at least 3 days on-site. 

- 5-7 years of experience in plant controlling, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or medical devices manufacturing sector
- Experienced in exposure to global environments
- Strong command of Power BI or similar dashboarding tools
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP
- A strong relationship builder and communicator
- A proactive and autonomous individual
- Professional proficiency in German & English 

At Terumo, we offer a competitive salary package alongside a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your financial expertise will directly contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes. You'll join a collaborative team, have opportunities for professional growth, and play a key role in shaping the financial future of our Business Unit. 

Lukas Uytterhaegen - Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA

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