JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strategic Finance Director, Regional US Summary of
Company 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
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