For over 65 years, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have partnered with Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) to bring their sterile injectable products to market.

Simtra is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany. We offer a wide-range of delivery systems including prefilled-syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, at Simtra, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging.

In addition to unmatched expertise and experience, we offer a uniquely collaborative approach. Clients look to Simtra as an extension of their own companies.

It is very rewarding industry to work in. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring-life changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Your role at Simtra BioPharma Solutions:

The Director, Finance sits on site in Bloomington, Indiana and is responsible for all accounting, reporting, budgeting and financial forecasting functions for the manufacturing facility and provides proactive decision support to the Plant Senior Management Team. This individual interacts with Senior Business Management, Company Sponsors (Investors) and Operating staff regarding the financial position of the plant and operational impacts. Position provides accurate and timely control for financial data of plant operations and financial position; with responsibility for determination and application of adequate internal control measures. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

What you'll do:

• Direct the preparation of annual plant budgets, quarterly/monthly forecasts and periodic feedback on both.
• Coordinate the annual Operating Plan for the Bloomington facility including: Sales, gross profit, plant standard cost recalculation, EBITDA and manufacturing variance reporting.
• Supervise through staff, the accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, financial reporting, cost accounting and inventory control functions.
• Provide plant and Senior management with accurate and timely financial data on a monthly basis.
• Supervise, develop and provide feedback and direction to direct reports.
• Evaluate and assess capital spending justifications.
• Partner with plant functions to analyze and support investments and new business initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage the internal control platform and the fulfillment of financial regulations.
• Interact with local, state and federal governments’ institutions and agencies for any financial, legal and regulation requirements.
• Review contracts for proper accounting treatment.
• Oversee cash management of the facility.
• Comply with regulatory requirements established by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (or country equivalent). CPA and MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience with emphasis on cost and budgeting required
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications
• 5 years experience in management required
• Strong analytical skills, decision making capabilities and knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, tax and treasury accounting.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Business and Operational results and how they impact financial statements.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an effective cross-functional communicator.
• Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues.
• Working knowledge of PC applications.
• Good at managing others – establish and communicate expectations, motivate individuals and provide honest and specific feedback.
• Ability to take initiative, guide and influence others toward goal achievement.
• Ability to multi-task.

Key Finance Competencies

• Business Performance Management
• Financial Analysis and Decision Support
• Business Process and Data Management

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. 
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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