On behalf of our client, an international biotechnology company, Swisslinx is looking for a Finance Manager. If this is you, you will fill a highly important role in the finance department, support an operational biological manufacturing plant, and support all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. Contract type: Contract Start Date: Mid-July Location: Luzern Workload: 100% Duration: 4 months (maternity leave cover) Your mission: * Report directly to the Director of Finance. * Support budgeting / forecasting activities. Monitor and report monthly business performance against budgets/forecasts. Identify and understand drivers of variances and risk factors to meeting targets and be able to communicate variances effectively. * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Responsible for month-end accounting and classifications of costs. Responsible for ensuring accurate cost of goods manufacturing / period COGS entries. * Support the capital spending process, including month-end accruals, capital forecasts, and interface with the capital planning system. Partner closely with the site Engineering department on the execution and monitoring of the capital forecasts. * Ensure effective financial vendor management. Work closely with key supplies monitoring spending and ensuring all the compliance requirements are met. * Ensure accurate accounting and adequate controls. * Liaise with all levels of the Solothurn operational team. Your background: * 4-6 years' experience in a finance/accounting role, ideally in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. * Fluent English language. * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required. * Ability to act independently, be self-directed, have the ability to demonstrate initiative on a daily basis, and have the latitude to prioritize and decide independently on most problems. * Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. What's on offer * A four-month contract at an internationally known biotechnology company. * The opportunity to work directly with the Director of Finance. * A competitive salary. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to apply here or reach out directly to Hugo Palejowski, Recruiter: .
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