The Finance Graduate is closely involved in all areas of corporate finance, supporting the team in financial planning, reporting and controlling activities as well as evaluation of investment decisions. The Graduate interact closely with colleagues across the global Lonza organization to address business challenges and opportunities Lonza faces. A customized personal development plan and dedicated mentorship program will ensure a valuable learning experience

The Finance Graduate will be rotating during 24 months in different roles supporting the Finance divisions and functions across the organization.

What you will get

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below https://bit.ly/3HZNGv2

What you will do

As a summary, but not limited to, of their responsibilities, the Finance Graduates are:

• Providing analysis and support the delivery of the financial reports to business plans

• Supporting the presentation of financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk

• Supporting the analysis of financial information for errors and trends

• Supporting projects and Cost Centers controlling

• Assisting with various processes relating to procurement e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, etc.

• Understanding the cost drivers of the business and providing insight to the non-finance members

• Assisting with year-end and internal audits

• Supporting M&A and divestment projects as needed

• Supporting broader FP&A projects and supplying to continuous improvement initiatives

• Support the preparation and analysis of SAR consolidation (Sales, Marketing, Admin, R&D) for Lonza Group

What we are looking for

• Entry level experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or Information Management

• Degree in Business Admin., Economics, Finance, or equivalent experience

• Fluent in English, German skills preferred

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.