Senior Manager ERP Finance

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a focused Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide offers products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages, including generics. Its active custom projects pipeline reflects the opportunities from novel drug therapies in development to fight both widespread and rare diseases. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six cGMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.We are seeking a hands-on, analytically strong (Senior) Manager FP&A to join the Finance team at PolyPeptide Group. We are looking for someone who is comfortable doing the actual analytical work him-/herself—including data compilation, financial modeling, business case preparation, presentation development and management analysis—while also contributing to the further development of FP&A capabilities at Group level. Develop robust financial analyses, business cases and decision-support materials for strategic initiatives, investments, operational improvement opportunities and management reviews.
Build, maintain and continuously improve financial models to support scenario planning, long-range planning, investment decisions, margin development, capacity considerations and other business-critical questions across the global network.
Partner closely with business functions and site finance teams to understand operational performance, challenge assumptions, identify value drivers and translate complex data into clear financial insights.
Develop concise financial storylines and high-quality presentation materials for senior management, Executive Committee and Board of Directors discussions.
Prepare ad-hoc analyses and management reports in response to business needs, ensuring conclusions are practical, well-supported and actionable.
Support cross-functional projects by providing financial input, modeling support and clear recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Contribute to the further development of FP&A processes, data quality, reporting standards, systems and tools, including ERP and business intelligence platforms.
You are an analytical finance professional who enjoys working close to the business, developing business cases and turning complex data into practical insights. You take ownership, work independently, and are motivated by the opportunity to support high-quality decision-making in a growing, publicly listed life sciences company.
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in Controlling, FP&A, financial analysis or business finance, ideally including experience in a listed company environment.
Strong technical skills in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar; Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial topics to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Self-motivated, proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Fluent English skills are required; German, other languages an advantage.