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Director, FP&A, Integrated Systems

Requisition ID:

70024

Date:

Aug 1, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department:

Finance

Description:

This is a hybrid role(3 days onsite) in Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile commutable radius to the job location.

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 Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a crucial role in managing financial operations for the Integrated Systems Operating Unit at West Pharmaceutical. In this strategic role, the Director will act as a key business partner, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights that support both operational decision-making and organizational strategy. Responsibilities include core FP&A functions such as planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and capital management, as well as overseeing project expenditure requests and strategic investments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Develop strong, cross-functional relationships within West Pharmaceutical’s Integrated Systems Operating Unit to establish the FP&A team as a key strategic partner in decision making.

+ Analyze month-end financial results, working closely with the accounting team to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and resolve any discrepancies.

+ Collaborate with the Integrated Systems Unit leader and leadership team to support and guide short-term and long-range planning with comprehensive financial analysis and insights.

+ Lead the execution of budget, forecast, and strategic plan models, ensuring precision and alignment throughout monthly, quarterly, and annual processes. Conduct variance analysis to aid in performance evaluation.

+ Review and influence strategic investments through comprehensive analysis of capital project business cases and Project Expenditure Request (PER) models, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

+ Ensure financial planning aligns with organizational goals by identifying key financial drivers, evaluating risks, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making.

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required

+ MBA, CPA/CFA strongly preferred

Work Experience

+ 10+ years supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for a global, publicly traded business

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Manufacturing industry experience

+ Excellent technical and analytical skills in finance, forecasting, financial analysis, and budgeting.

+ Understanding of business disciplines to develop, analyze and interpret financial data.

+ Executive presence and experience presenting to senior leadership.

+ 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, including Executive leadership.

+ 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.

+ Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality 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

+ 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 \#LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID

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.

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 [email protected] . 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 and/or a pre-employment drug screening.