JOB REQUIREMENTS: Sterling Pharma Solutions is a leading small molecule
Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with a 50+
year track record of delivering comprehensive small molecule services
spanning pre-clinical development to full commercial manufacturing, as
well as Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development
bioconjugation services. Widely recognised for its expertise in complex,
hazardous chemistry and its service-oriented customer experience,
Sterling is a trusted partner to innovative biotech and pharmaceutical
companies. Sterling now operates across six sites in the UK, US and EU
and has grown significantly through organic growth and strategic
acquisitions, supported by GHO Capital and Partners Group. Summary of
Role The Strategic Finance Director, Regional US is accountable for
providing strategic financial partnership, insight and challenge to
regional US operations and leadership. Working within a global matrix
organisation, this role supports the US region whilst being part of a
global Finance leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer
with a dotted line to the regional leader (President of Americas &
APAC). The Strategic Finance Director role will translate financial and
operational data into clear recommendations, support investment
prioritisation and resource allocation, and help business leaders
deliver sustainable performance. This role requires experience in a
similar senior finance business partnering role, strong commercial
judgement, and the ability to lead and develop a cross-site finance
team. Your Responsibilities Act as the strategic finance partner to
regional US business leaders, providing insight, challenge and
recommendations that support growth, margin improvement and disciplined
investment. Lead, coach and develop a cross-site finance team,
building capability, consistency and accountability across multiple
locations and business areas. Own financial planning, budgeting,
forecasting and long-range planning for the regional US business,
ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational and
strategic priorities. Prepare clear financial analysis, business
cases and executive-ready presentations to support resource allocation,
capital investment, programme prioritisation and operational
decision-making. Provide monthly performance reporting, variance
analysis and forward-looking commentary for site and group leadership,
identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions. Partner with
business leaders to improve forecast accuracy, cost transparency, cash
visibility and accountability for delivery against financial
commitments. Oversee cash forecasting, working capital visibility,
customer invoicing assumptions and forecast cash inflows and outflows
for the relevant business areas. Support site capex forecasting,
investment appraisal and tracking of associated additions, phasing and
cash outflow forecasts. Ensure financial processes, controls and
reporting are aligned with Group finance policies, while continuing to
improve standardisation, efficiency and quality of insight.
Responsible for all US territory specific financial tasks, for example:
tax and statutory reporting. Collaborate with accounting, tax,
treasury and operational teams to support month-end close, audit
requirements, US tax processes and statutory reporting requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting, systems, data quality and
financial processes, including standardisation with SAP HANA and other
Group finance tools where applicable. Build trusted relationships
with financial and non-financial stakeholders, influencing decisions
through clear communication, commercial curiosity and well-supported
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