Lead FP&A, Corporate Controlling & Head Internal Control

Galapagos • Chicago, IL

5d

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

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees