Manager, Commercial Finance
Lonza
Job Description
Manager, Commercial Finance Location: Hyderabad, India Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, thereâs no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working togetherâdevising ideas that help businesses to help people.
In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. We are looking for a Manager, Commercial Finance to support Lonzaâs CDMO business within the Integrated Biologics Platform .
This role plays a critical part in driving financially sound decisionâmaking across pricing, contracting, and revenue planning. Partnering closely with Commercial Development, Sales, Legal, and Finance teams, you will embed financial rigor into customer engagements and longâterm business planning. Combining strong analytical capability with commercial acumen, this role supports profitability optimization, risk management, and alignment of commercial outcomes with Lonzaâs enterprise growth objectives.
What youâll get A highâimpact commercial finance role within a global life sciences leader Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Legal, and Finance Exposure to complex CDMO commercial models and integrated customer offerings A collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experience Opportunities for professional growth through strategic business partnering What youâll do Partner with Commercial Development, Portfolio Management, Sales, and Legal on pricing and contract strategy to shape financially robust customer agreements Design and implement pricing models and financial frameworks that support valueâbased negotiations, risk mitigation, and longâterm profitability Act as a strategic finance business partner by delivering clear financial insights on pricing, contract structures, project evaluations, and commercial initiatives Monitor and analyze contractâlevel margins, identify deviations from plan, and perform rootâcause analysis to protect and optimize profitability Coâlead commercial financial planning and reporting activities, including longâterm planning (BSR), annual budgets, outlooks, monthly close, and variance analysis Engage senior stakeholders to translate financial insights into actionable strategic decisions aligned with corporate objectives Assess customer credit risk in collaboration with GBSO, including creditworthiness evaluation, AR provisions review, and forecast incorporation Collaborate closely with site finance teams responsible for costing and FTE planning to ensure alignment between commercial and operational financial processes Ensure compliance with IFRS, the Lonza Accounting Manual (FAM), the Lonza Management Accounting Manual (MAM), and other applicable accounting standards and policies What weâre looking for Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Broad experience across commercial finance, business controlling, or financial planning roles Proven exposure to complex, customerâfacing commercial environments such as CDMO, manufacturing, or life sciences Strong understanding of financial statements and endâtoâend financial performance drivers Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving business environment Strong analytical skills across costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Ability to interpret complex financial information and clearly communicate insights to nonâfinance stakeholders High level of commercial acumen and structured problemâsolving capability Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholderâmanagement skills What we offer An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependent on role and location The full list of our global benefits can be found here: . About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Our core valuesâ Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity âdefine how we work and succeed together. Everyoneâs ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can grow and make a meaningful impact. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Reference: R75899