Finance Controller

About Corden Pharma

Corden Pharma is a leading full‑service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well‑being.

Our People Vision:
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients’ lives.

The Finance Controller is a member of the Finance Leadership Team for the Colorado manufacturing site. This role is responsible for financial integrity, statutory compliance, liquidity transparency, and robust internal controls within a complex CDMO operating environment. The Finance Controller serves as a key business partner to Site Leadership, Corporate Treasury & Tax, and external auditors, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined cash management, and strong governance across all accounting operations.

• Financial Accounting:
  • Diligently collect, prepare, and record financial transactions to produce accurate and reliable financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) in accordance with IFRS, including the reconciliation of all intercompany transactions with the site’s trading partners.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reviews with a special focus on Net Working Capital movements, highlighting any potential risks to management.
• Liquidity Forecasting:
  • Collaborate with Planning, Product Management, Quality, Procurement and Corporate Treasury to accurately forecast and provide timely updates to the company’s cash position, highlighting any potential liquidity risks to Management.
• Accounting Operations Oversight:
  • Manage Accounting Department - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll (including labor hour reconciliations: hours paid vs. hours worked for all departments), and General Ledger activities.
• Treasury &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  
  • Approve weekly payment runs, wires, and check signings, and oversee overall cash position, including support for all banking activities such as lines and letters of credit.
  • Provide oversight of tax compliance, insurance coverage, and lease accounting to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate risk management in accordance with applicable standards and company policies.
• Internal Controls and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  
  • Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud and minimize financial risks.
• Audits and Compliance:
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that all accounting practices comply with IFRS, tax laws, and other regulatory requirements.
• Management:
  • Manage and mentor a team of Finance professionals, ensuring their professional development and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture within Corden.
  • Develop a strong working relationship with other Corden sites, Finance teams, and Corporate Leadership to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategies across the company.
• Leadership & Budget Responsibilities:
  • Direct Reports:
    Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Payroll.
  • Provide training and guidance on financial reporting, SAP Systems, and best practices in cost management and financial analysis.
  • Develop a strong working relationship with other Corden sites, finance teams, and corporate leadership to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategies across the company.
• Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:
  • Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner using all their knowledge, training,…