Sinclair is Hiring!
Join Our Team as Manufacturing Finance & Operations Controller – Injectables
This role is accountable for establishing end-to-end financial control, cost discipline, and operational efficiency across the Injectables manufacturing network, with primary oversight of the production sites in Lyon (France) and Almere (Netherlands).
Following the transition away from centralised control, this position will embed site-level ownership of COGS, drive cost transparency, and instil a performance-driven culture within manufacturing operations.
The role goes beyond traditional finance and acts as a strategic and operational partner to plant leadership, ensuring that cost, efficiency, and performance are actively managed and continuously improved.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Global Finance Leadership Team
Matrix reporting to: Plant Managers (Lyon and Almere)
Key stakeholders: Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement
The ideal candidate will have:
10+ years in manufacturing finance or operations finance.
Strong experience in COGS control and cost optimisation.
Proven track record in performance improvement.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
Location: De Strubbenweg 17, 1327 GB, Almere
About Sinclair
Founded in 1971, Sinclair is a global medical aesthetics organisation, that delivers an extensive product range. With an in-house commercial infrastructure, including manufacturing and a network of distributors in leading global markets, our products are sold in 55 countries worldwide.
This is a great time to join Sinclair as we continue to increase our product range and expand into new markets and territories.
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Ownership of Manufacturing Cost (COGS)
Take full ownership of COGS across Injectables manufacturing, including materials, labour, overheads, and variances.
Establish clear cost visibility and accountability at site and functional levels.
Lead monthly cost reviews with plant leadership, driving actions and accountability.
2. Cost Control & Financial Governance
Implement robust cost control frameworks and approval processes across both sites.
Strengthen OPEX and CAPEX governance, ensuring disciplined spend management.
Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to control input costs and supplier efficiencies.
3. Performance Improvement & Efficiency
Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
Drive continuous improvement agenda with Operations and Technical teams.
Translate operational performance into financial impact and actionable insights.
4. Financial Structure & Standardisation
Build and standardise costing models and variance analysis.
Establish consistent financial processes, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
Ensure alignment with global finance standards.
5. Business Partnering with Manufacturing Leadership
Act as a trusted partner to Plant Managers, challenging and supporting decisions.
Embed cost ownership within operations.
Provide forward-looking insights for planning and investments.
6. Transformation & Cultural Change
Drive shift to proactive site-level ownership.
Upskill plant teams on financial awareness.
Establish accountability mindset across manufacturing.
Act with Integrity Consistently doing the right thing even when it’s the hard choice; 100% Compliance with all rules, standard operating procedures and guidelines
Results-Driven Make a business impact in all you do, whether sales, efficiency, operational excellence; it should make a meaningful impact
Innovation-Centered Redefining Aesthetics, we must be pioneering in how we do business; this can be in products, in service models, or strategy
One Company, One Goal Working towards unified mission, we are all Sinclair and be seen by customers as one company in every way
Own It! Be Accountable for your decisions, actions and consequences; Be Reliable to your customers and colleagues
Competitive Salary
Hybrid/Remote Work Options (if applicable)
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
Health & Wellness Benefits
Fun Team Events & Supportive Culture
13th month bonus
25 vacation days
8% holiday pay
Travel allowance based on €0,21 per kilometre
Retirement savings plan
We have a real focus on developing our people, and by fostering an entrepreneurial culture, we encourage flexibility, accountability and autonomy. The company is full of opportunity for those who wish to grasp it. Our people thrive on engagement, development and a varied workload. You will often be included in projects that require you to collaborate cross-functionally.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company, with big ambitions for the future.
If this sounds like you and you meet the requirements, please apply, we would love to hear from you.
Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the role before the closing date noted.
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