Commercial Finance Manager (REMOTE)

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.Job SummaryWe are seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Commercial Finance Manager to establish and lead the commercial finance function for our growing Manufacturing Services business unit.This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity to build the commercial financial support model from the ground up.The successful candidate will develop frameworks, tools, and processes to drive financial visibility, commercial rigor, and strategic decision-making in a dynamic, high-growth environment.The Manufacturing Services unit provides solutions in Biologics Testing, Microbial Services, and contract manufacturing of Cell and Gene therapies for our biopharmaceutical and biotech clients.This role will serve as the key finance partner to commercial leaders, supporting pricing, revenue growth, and margin improvement.Key Responsibilities :Build and Lead the Commercial Finance FunctionDesign and implement commercial finance processes, tools, and reporting specific to Manufacturing ServicesDefine KPIs, dashboards, and review cadences to support operational and strategic decision-makingEstablish scalable practices for pricing, project evaluation, and client financial analysisStrategic Business PartneringServe as the primary finance liaison to the Manufacturing Services commercial leadership teamProvide financial insights for pricing strategies, proposals, contract negotiations, and margin improvementCollaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Project Management, Operations, Legal, and revenue recognition teams.Forecasting, Planning & ReportingLead the revenue budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the business unitDeliver monthly performance reviews with variance analysis, commercial commentary, and risk / opportunity identificationCreate models for scenario planning, and pricing strategiesDeal Support & Revenue OptimizationPartner with Business Development, Client Services and Project Management to evaluate proposals, SOWs, and change ordersPartner with the Revenue Recognition COE to ensure compliance (ASC 606) and alignment with financial policiesMonitor project-level profitability and support actions to enhance gross marginsFinancial Control & GovernanceDevelop and maintain internal controls over project tracking, margin analysis, and billing processesSupport audit, SOX, and compliance requirements as neededIdentify and implement improvements in systems and workflowsJob QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)5-8years of progressive experience in commercial financePrior experience in life sciences, CRO / CDMO, specialty manufacturing, or complex project-based environments highly preferredSkills & Competencies :Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build structure in an evolving environmentStrong financial modeling, commercial analysis, and communication skillsDeep understanding of revenue recognition, margin dynamics, and pricing methodologiesComfortable influencing across functions and levels in a matrixed organizationProficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel; BI tool experience a plusCompensation DataThe pay range for this position is $140K - $160K USD annually.Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.About Corporate FunctionsThe Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development.They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards.The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO).We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges.Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives.Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe.We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.Based on your position these may include :bonus / incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.. Experience: 8 years required