Associate Director, Finance

Location: Mississauga, Ontario We are seeking a highly experienced finance professional at the Director level with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in finance, accounting, SAP, and product/service costing, with a particular emphasis on biopharmaceuticals and/or CDMO environments. This individual will play a critical role in financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and strategic decision support. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Manage and improve cost accounting procedures, with a focus on product and service costing aligned to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. Develop, monitor, and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Serve as a SAP subject matter expert for finance-related processes, driving system enhancements and data integrity. Support global finance teams in India and NJ, ensuring alignment, accuracy, and effective communication. Provide financial insights and support to the CMO leadership team to guide pricing, costing, and investment decisions. Prepare internal financial reports and dashboards that highlight key performance indicators and metrics for leadership. Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies. Required Qualifications 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or CDMO industry. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, especially product/service costing in a manufacturing context. Proficient in SAP FI/CO modules, with demonstrated experience in system-driven financial processes. Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting. Familiarity with biological/pharmaceutical production environments and associated financial regulations. Demonstrated experience working with global support teams, especially in India and the U.S.. Preferred Experience Deep understanding of CDMO business models, pricing mechanisms, and client cost structures. Exposure to biopharma CMO operations, including GMP cost structures and tech transfer financial modeling. Key Competencies Strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills across global teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset. For immediate consideration, email [email protected] and mention Job #20078

Lead financial close processes and manage cost accounting procedures aligned with pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. Provide strategic financial insights to the CMO leadership team and coordinate with global finance teams in India and the US.

Requires over 10 years of progressive finance experience, specifically within the pharmaceutical or CDMO industry. Must be proficient in SAP FI/CO modules and possess strong expertise in product and service costing.

• BudgetingPreferred
• Financial ReportingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Cost Accounting
• SAP FI/CO
• Variance Analysis
• Strategic Decision Support
• Pharmaceutical Financial Operations
• Product Costing
• Service Costing
• Financial Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• CDMO Business Models

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Oct 7, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available