Lead FP&A, Corporate Controlling & Head Internal Control

Galapagos • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

Lakefront Biotherapeutics is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Controlling, and Internal Control. This role is critical in driving financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, and supporting key strategic transformations across the organization.

The position plays a central role in financial planning, management reporting, compliance, and process optimization, while partnering closely with Executive Management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in FP&A, controlling, and/or financial leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX)
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and transforming environment
• Excellent communication skills with experience engaging senior leadership
• Experience with leading financial systems team
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA certification; CA certification

Responsibilities

• Lead budget and forecast processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business priorities
• Drive financial planning cycles and support strategic decision-making
• Oversee monthly financial reporting to Executive Management
• Lead consolidation and provide in-depth analysis of financial results
• Enhance reporting quality, clarity, and business insights
• Act as finance lead in divestiture and wind-down workstreams
• Manage stakeholders and ensure strong financial risk control
• Lead financial analysis related to potential transition to US domestic filer (FPI transformation)
• Oversee and maintain ERP [SAP] and Consolidation tool [Tagetik]
• Ensure seamless monitoring and periodic testing of financial processes and internal controls including production and testing environments
• Develop and implement new management reporting structures and KPI frameworks aligned with business evolution
• Develop and manage the SOX framework, including testing and reporting to the Audit Committee
• Prepare Audit Committee materials and proactively raise key financial topics
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Optimize key financial processes (e.g., contract-to-pay) to improve efficiency and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
• Shorten closing cycles and enhance the timeliness of financial reporting

Benefits

• At Lakefront Biotherapeutics we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.
• We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with a strong focus on your health and well-being.
• Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.
• Lakefront Biotherapeutics is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive