Senior Manager, Finance

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time‑tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year.

Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.

This is a full‑time salaried position, onsite out of Morrisville, NC. The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for overseeing and leading the finance function for our facility in Morrisville NC while being a key business partner to the Site Director and member of the Site Leadership Team. The Senior Manager, Finance frequently communicates with the Segment President, Segment CFO, and Site Leadership regarding operational and financial matters.

Additional responsibilities include development of financial plans and policies, accounting practices and procedures, and the organization’s relationship with stakeholders, both internal and external. The individual will provide leadership to the Finance function with overall responsibility for management and development of the department and will be a business partner with the site General Manager.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

• Create, drive, and assist implementation of the site five‑year strategic plan, setting financial milestones; set and deliver the annual budget; be a business partner to the Site Director and key executive stakeholders.
• Direct and manage the accounting function, develop and maintain policies, procedures, and budgetary controls.
• Work with the Site Leadership team to develop and recommend annual site budget.
• Authorize expenditures in accordance with budget and fiscal policy.
• Lead the monthly forecasting process, working with the site leadership team and presenting to Division leadership.
• Understand Standard Costing and inventory accounting.
• Compare performance with operating budgets, forecasts, and prior year.
• Provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management; this includes the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures and special reports as required.
• Coordinate a team of 3 direct reports.
• Business partner with the Site General Manager and be a member of the SLT.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS (or equivalent) degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, required.
• Knowledge in US GAAP, required.
• Minimum seven years of progressive Finance experience, including at least three years of finance leadership experience with a medium‑to‑large organization, required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment highly desired, preferably for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
• Experience with Lean implementation also desired; professional designations (CPA, CMA) or additional education (MBA) preferred.
• Adept at preparing and presenting monthly & quarterly reporting packages.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0‑15 pounds.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Positive working environment focusing on continually…