Shared Infrastructure Operations Controller 60% - 100% (f/d/m)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there\’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that\’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

This role is planned on 60% – 100% pensum.

Our team at Lonza AG in Visp , Switzerland is growing! Join us too!

As a Shared Infrastructure Operations Controller 60% – 100% (f/d/m) you will serve as a strategic finance partner for the Energy and Water/Steam service area, providing financial insights, driving value creation, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Lead financial planning processes for these 2 service areas, including cost analysis, standard pricing, and workforce planning. Manage month-end closing, energy allocations, and performance analysis. Simplify and oversee the Energy True-Up process, ensure accurate accruals, and forecast energy sales for 3rd-party customers by aligning with business demand and price trends.

This position is located in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Partnering:
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Energy and Water/Steam service area, fostering collaboration and driving value creation
• Provide actionable financial insights and analysis to support management in strategic and operational decisions
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) that enable data-driven decision-making and improve operational effectiveness
• Quantify efficiency measures and regularly monitor achievement and financial impact
• Financial Planning
• Lead the BSR/target-setting process for the Energy and Water/Steam service area, including primary costs, standard material price calculations, and FTE planning
• Monthly Closing
• Take ownership of financial results and lead the month-end closing process for the assigned service area
• Perform monthly energy allocations to divisions in SAP and analyze monthly POV per customer
• 3rd party business- Energy True Up:
• Simplify the Energy True-Up process in collaboration with the energy department.
• Ensure monthly energy true-up accruals in close coordination with the 3rd-party energy controller
• Drive energy sales outlooks (V3, V6, V9) to 3rd-party customers by understanding price trends and business demand

Key requirements:

• 5-10 years experience in Financial Controlling roles in the Manufacturing / Operations area (Both \’Local\‘ and \’Global\‘ as a plus)
• Strong communication and analytical skills; particularly able to understand complex business dynamics and convey clear and simple messages committed
• Excellent advisory / business partnership capabilities; ability to influence without authority and mobilize the organization
• Agile, ready to inspire changes, comfortable with ambiguity and eager to keep learning and growing
• Pro-active teammate encouraging inclusive relationships and engaging with internal and external colleagues
• Committed and able to get results with minimal direct supervision and mentorship provided in terms of broad goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Every day, Lonza\’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.