Director of Finance

About This Role

Lead financial operations and growth initiatives for Solvias' U.S. footprint, reporting to the President of Solvias U.S. This role is critical for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the analytical services portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the Company’s U.S. region
• Driving strategic initiatives to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Supporting commercial teams with pricing strategies, margin analysis, and revenue forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. financial regulations and internal controls
• Collaborating with local and global finance and scientific experts to align financial goals with business strategy
• Manage and lead the U.S. Finance team
• Act as a key financial advisor to executive leadership on US operations
• Drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Set, deliver, and oversee the overall US budget, including individual budgets for each site/entity
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making and improve profitability
• Oversee payroll operations across all US entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely processing
• Oversee financial aspects of employee benefits, including 401(k) plan administration
• Establish and document standardized financial processes and internal controls across US entities
• Develop and implement financial policies that align with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all US entities
• Support and lead financial aspects of organizational change, including system implementations, and restructuring
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience managing multi-entity financial operations and payroll in the US
• Proven track record in policy development and process improvement
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Nice to Have

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience in a CDMO/CRO
• Proven experience as a finance leader with change management (site start-ups, M&A, restructuring initiatives, etc.)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits