Description
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.
No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, FP&A a key member of the Operational Enablement Finance team. The Senior Manager provides analytical leadership, financial insight, and decision support to translate operational drivers into clear financial outcomes. This role enhances forecasting accuracy, cost transparency, and financial rigor in driving standardized processes, consistent modeling, and scalable reporting across all operational finance areas (Procurement, Quality & Lab, Logistics & Trade Compliance, and OPEX).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Delivers high‑quality financial models, analysis, and insights across Procurement, Quality, Logistics & Trade Compliance, and OPEX.
- Prepares monthly financial performance reviews and variance analysis, highlighting key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Translates operational drivers—including PPV, inflation, quality metrics, scrap/defects, freight trends, tariff impacts, and OPEX productivity—into clear financial implications and insights for functional leadership.
- Conducts financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate sourcing changes, supplier pricing, quality initiatives, logistics/warehouse decisions, and operational productivity efforts.
- Supports the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts by coordinating inputs, validating assumptions, and ensuring accuracy across supported functions.
- Supports decision-making through collaborative presentation of insights and recommendations to business partners.
- Validates cost savings initiatives, PPV/inflation impacts, trade/tariff calculations, and quality‑related financial assumptions.
- Leads the continuous improvement of processes, reporting efficiency, and analytic rigor within the Operational Enablement FP&A team.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Finance Business Partnering, General Accounting, or other related areas.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent technical and analytical skills in finance, forecasting, financial analysis, and budgeting.
- Strong analytical, modeling, and business partnership skills.
- Familiarity with costing, procurement finance, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Understanding of business disciplines to develop, analyze and interpret financial data.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment on a global basis.
- Strong influencing and change management skills.
- Present analyses and advocate recommended actions to a variety of audiences with self-confidence.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to completion with tight timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly when facing problems and ability to apply knowledge to new situations.
- Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Strong work ethic and integrity to handle confidential/sensitive information.
- Ability to make recommendations and decisions independently.
- Experience using tools and systems such as SAP HANA, Hyperion, PowerBI, SAP BI, Microsoft Office products etc.
- Ability to lead teams and build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter and results oriented independent worker.
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
Additional Requirements
- Use written and oral communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills must be coupled with public speaking, quick decision making.
- Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
- Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
- Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
- Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
- Observe and interpret situations, analyze, and solve problems.
- Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
What We Offer
Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
