CAPITAL MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Overseeing a capital portfolio that spans five-year appropriation cycles and annual operating plans is the entry point for this role. The Capital Manager owns the full budgeting, forecasting, and compliance architecture for capital and working capital positions, translating raw spend data into defensible recommendations that reach the C-suite. Most tenures combine direct supervision of financial analysts with cross-functional liaison across engineering, FP&A, and treasury. This is a role where GAAP compliance and Estimate at Completion (EAC) accuracy determine how reliably the organization can commit capital.

You will own capital budgeting, appropriation analysis, and working capital reporting at the enterprise level, serving as the Capital Manager who connects operational cash flow intelligence to executive decision-making. The position spans direct analyst supervision, monthly and quarterly close cycles, and strategic five-year planning in close coordination with FP&A, treasury, and operations leadership.

Career Impact: Demonstrated ownership of multi-million-dollar appropriation requests and EAC discipline positions a Capital Manager for advancement into FP&A Director or Corporate Controller tracks within enterprise finance.

Business Impact: The accuracy of capital spend projections and working capital analysis directly shapes whether senior leadership can commit to long-range investment plans and defend overhead positions during government or external audits.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to corporate venture capital fund operations, competitive benchmarking, and cross-functional integration with FP&A Central expands the role's market value well beyond traditional capital accounting.

• Analyze individual capital appropriation requests to confirm scope compliance with GAAP and internal company policy.
• Coordinate capital spend projections across five-year and annual operating plan timeframes in alignment with FP&A Central.
• Lead monthly and quarterly working capital reporting routines, including variance analysis and progress against strategic targets.
• Supervise financial analysts supporting operations, DT, and facilities projects, including performance development and task assignment.
• Validate project business cases to confirm that financial justifications and operating requirements meet senior leadership standards.
• Support government audits and external inquiries by preparing accurate capital and expense documentation.
• Develop and maintain competitive benchmarking frameworks covering working capital ratios and operational cash flow drivers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across capital and accounts receivable processes to reduce lock-up and accelerate close cycles.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of capital management, FP&A, or corporate finance experience, with demonstrated ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Practical experience managing capital appropriation requests and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles as applied to capital expenditure classification and fixed asset compliance.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial datasets into executive-ready narratives, both written and verbal.
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional organizations, including engineering, operations, and treasury.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in large dataset management and financial ratio analysis.

• Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or ACCA designation) as a substitute for extended experience requirements or as a differentiating credential.
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP systems at the general ledger level, supporting capital project tracking and overhead forecasting.
• Experience managing accounts receivable integration for new acquisitions, including GL setup and A/R upload coordination.
• Prior exposure to corporate venture capital fund operations or investment portfolio monitoring systems.

• Estimate at Completion (EAC) variance, measuring forecast accuracy against actual capital spend across the project portfolio.
• Capital appropriation approval cycle time, reflecting how quickly requests move from submission to compliant authorization.
• Working capital lock-up days, tracking reduction in unbilled and uncollected balances over rolling quarters.
• Accounts receivable collection rate, measuring the share of outstanding balances resolved within agreed credit terms.
• Audit finding rate, reflecting the frequency of compliance exceptions surfaced during government or internal audits.
• Typical tools: ERP platforms (commonly SAP or JD Edwards); financial planning software (commonly Tagetik or similar FP&A tools).

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on seniority and industry
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 10% to 15% of base salary
• Equity: Rare at this level; occasionally offered at senior or director-track positions
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus federal holidays
• Common Perks: Hybrid work flexibility, professional development reimbursement, 401(k) match

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include review of financial history given the nature of this role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process should notify the recruiting team at any stage. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Capital Manager leads the site capital projects portfolio across process, facilities, utilities, automation, and infrastructure in alignment with pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements. Partnering with project managers and site leadership, this role delivers consistent capital execution and communicates performance updates that enable informed investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the site capital projects portfolio in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage and track the capital portfolio to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Manage individual capital projects across business areas including process, facilities, utilities, automation, and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain facility master planning and support documents.
• Lead the effort to identify, prioritize, and recommend capital opportunities to site leadership.
• Support the Engineering Department where initiatives require capital for implementation.
• Ensure projects are completed in compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulations, including cGMP requirements.
• Guide project managers to promote consistency and alignment with capital policies and procedures.
• Communicate staff concerns, project status, performance updates, and improvement suggestions to Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• PMP certification or PE license desirable.
• 15 or more years of relevant engineering experience, with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology background preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated GMP environment managing large capital projects of $10M or more.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project or similar tools.
• Strong project management skills covering schedule, cost, and communications, with the ability to coordinate internal and external resources.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical groups and interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

Embedded within the financing and growth organization, the Capital Manager develops and implements financing products and solutions in close cooperation with Sales, Modality, and external financing partners to expand customer access to capital. Working closely with account managers, commercial banks, leasing companies, and multilateral institutions, this role builds strategic relationships that grow the financing portfolio while minimizing balance sheet exposure.

Core Functions

• Identify and develop new financing products, programs, and solutions in close cooperation with Sales, Modality, and Financing partners.
• Implement new financing solutions and expand existing products to support current and future customer needs.
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and external customers to drive growth through incremental deal creation.
• Drive incremental funnel creation in close coordination with account managers and funnel management.
• Develop strategic financing solutions that minimize balance sheet use while meeting market and customer requirements.
• Develop, manage, and enhance relationships with financing partners including commercial banks, leasing companies, Export Credit Agencies, private equity, and multilateral finance institutions.
• Manage origination, execution, and post-transaction oversight of all project financing transactions and partner deals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Professional experience in finance and credit for medium- to long-term financing, including equity analysis, valuation, and placement.
• Significant due diligence experience with financial contracts, including equity-type instruments, covering legal and financing aspects.
• Broad experience in project evaluation, monitoring, and management, including dealings with third-party funding institutions such as banks, export credit agencies, and insurance providers.
• Strong analytical skills with solid financing process understanding and related accounting and operational requirements.
• Good understanding of financial modelling, including NPV and IRR analysis and basic statistical analysis.
• Effective in working within complex, cross-cultural matrix environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Capital Manager shapes all aspects of capital strategy, budgeting, business case analysis, appropriations, expenditure tracking, and compliance for the RMD division. Partnering with Engineering, Operations, Digital Technology, and Facilities functions, this role enables accurate capital forecasting and supports government audit readiness across a complex, multi-organization environment.

Primary Duties

• Ensure capital and expense forecasts are consistent and that risks and opportunities are understood by all parties.
• Analyze individual Appropriation Requests to confirm compliance with company policy and GAAP.
• Validate that project justifications and business cases define both the operating requirement and financial benefits.
• Analyze actual trends and forecasts and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Ensure the team understands and executes the Capital Annual Operating Plan.
• Apply color of money compliance to determine appropriate funding sources.
• Support government audits and inquiries with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate capital spend projections across five-year and AOP timeframes and support Long Range Planning activities.
• Work with Rates and Budgets departments to support and defend the FPRP position and forecast overhead expense components.
• Integrate with the FP&A Central team on cash forecasting and analysis.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of professional experience in a related role, with an advanced degree substitutable for up to 3 years.
• Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and project management or project estimating.
• Understanding of capital processes, procedures, and color of money compliance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or engineering lab equipment.
• Proficiency with APEX, SAP, Business Warehouse, Rplan, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business narratives.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Sitting at the intersection of billing operations and credit control, the Working Capital Manager owns end-to-end working capital management, including lock-up reduction, e-billing compliance, and external debt collection for a professional services firm. The role operates across fee-earning departments, the Finance Committee, and the firm's cashiers team, with oversight of staff appraisals and recruitment that ensures billing cycles and cash collection targets are consistently met.

Duties

• Own working capital management and drive initiatives to reduce lock-up, covering end-to-end billing and credit control processes.
• Establish strong relationships with all partners through regular review meetings to maintain focus on timely billing and debt collection.
• Serve as a member of the Finance Committee to review firm exposure and set credit limits for clients on a fortnightly basis.
• Establish regular billing patterns and monthly billing cycles, ensuring special billing arrangements are observed.
• Set monthly billing and cash collection targets and feed results into the firm's cash flow forecasts.
• Maximize use of the e-billing hub and ensure adherence to e-billing policies.
• Work with the external debt collection agency to recover problematic debt.
• Lead quarterly reporting routines including progress against strategic objectives and lock-up targets, and set charge-out rates through the annual review process.
• Manage all aspects of team oversight including appraisals, recruitment, and staff development, and support the CFO and FC with ad hoc analysis.

Requirements

• Experience with practice management systems such as Elite 3e and specialist credit control workflow tools such as Credit Force.
• Track record of managing a small team including coaching, development, and cost oversight.
• Proactive approach with readiness to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Ability to switch between client-facing and processing activities as workload demands, managing own workload and prioritizing accordingly.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• A team player mentality.

A key member of the finance and operations team, the Capital Manager builds and leads the monitoring, analysis, and audit of company capital spending across assets, operational equipment, and machinery. Collaborating across planning, operations, and executive stakeholders, this role shapes capital investment decisions and ensures compliance throughout the full capital expense process.

Functions

• Oversee capital projects to ensure spending plans meet contractual deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide insight and recommendations on project prioritization.
• Compile and publish audits on capital projects.
• Ensure fixed assets comply with company policies.
• Provide reporting and analysis on capital spending versus budgets.
• Develop and implement strategic, long-term, and short-term plans.
• Investigate project variances, submit variance reports to stakeholders, and communicate key insights to management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field, with 5 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• 2 or more years of leadership experience including team development and management.
• 5 or more years of finance, capital, or accounting experience.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of re-engineering processes and large-scale system changes.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP or JD Edwards at the GL level is a significant plus.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills with the ability to translate complex subjects into clear business-oriented communications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels, with excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

Sustained cash flow visibility and working capital efficiency depend on the Working Capital Manager, who defines reporting processes, consolidates operational cash flow data, and leads improvement engagements that translate into actionable frameworks for senior management. Based within the finance function and serving as the primary liaison across business units, this role enables competitive benchmarking, inventory management initiatives, and cross-functional working capital strategies that deliver measurable business insights.

Accountabilities

• Define and own the reporting processes for presenting working capital and operational cash flow information on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Gather, consolidate, and analyze working capital and operational cash flows, including monthly and quarterly trends and drivers.
• Lead improvement engagements by reviewing internal processes and advising on solutions to create or improve working capital efficiency.
• Assess current working capital policies and procedures, identify root causes of current position, and develop recommendations for senior management.
• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting routines including progress against working capital strategic objectives and targets.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and analyze public financial information, including financial statements for industry players.
• Activate inventory management initiatives and perform financial analysis using applicable ratios and metrics.
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects and maintain productive working relationships across the organization.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business.
• ACCA, MBA, or CPA designation is a strong advantage.
• 5 or more years of experience in a similar working capital or finance role, with inventory management experience an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in performance measurement, business performance reporting, and operational cost reduction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Tagetik is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and analyze large datasets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with knowledge of Italian or French an advantage.

As the Working Capital Manager, this role leads the accounts receivable team through invoicing, collections, month-end closing, and new acquisition integration to directly impact a Business Unit's financial performance. The accounts receivable function relies on this work to maintain process efficiency, accurate metrics reporting, and consistent compliance with standard policies across all business units.

Activities

• Organize, implement, and monitor process workflow across the team and cross-functionally to ensure process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Attend accounts receivable calls and work with Business Unit leaders to resolve issues affecting collection activities and working capital metrics.
• Oversee maintenance of metrics reports and accounts receivable analysis reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities including reconciling A/R transactions, finalizing the Working Capital report, and booking related journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable integration of new acquisitions including system setup, customer uploads, item codes, invoice templates, and related configurations.
• Pursue continuous improvement to meet or exceed customer needs and company objectives.
• Lead or assist with ad hoc projects impacting various stakeholders across the organization.

Position Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or 3 or more years of equivalent experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably with accounts receivable experience.
• Hands-on experience managing and supervising an accounts receivable team, including onboarding, task assignment, performance reviews, and team development.
• Experience in leading and managing a team with the ability to develop strategies, action plans, and metrics to monitor results.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and excellent time management and planning skills.
• Effective communicator comfortable working with all levels of management, with good presentation skills.
• Strong initiative with willingness to drive accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Capital Manager leads a capital planning team responsible for reviewing building projects ranging from historic restorations to ground-up construction, developing multi-year capital plans, and delivering senior-level recommendations on scope, budget, and risk. Success in the position means bringing strong financial analysis capabilities including NPV, IRR, and life cycle cost assessment, along with the interpersonal skills required to build rapport with executive-level clients and supervise planning staff.

Operational Focus

• Manage the Capital Planning Tool for data integrity and accuracy.
• Lead the development and recommendation of a multi-year capital plan to the client.
• Present findings on project demand and prioritization to senior leadership.
• Manage the governance process for the annual capital plan.
• Deliver senior-level leadership and oversight over client capital budget development and recommendations.
• Review project requests from various requestors and assign team members as appropriate.
• Conduct thorough reviews of business need, scope, budget, and risks for assigned projects, and build rapport with client representatives to ensure full scope understanding.
• Oversee third-party consultants and identify areas of concern related to project risk, logistics, budget, and scope.
• Supervise capital planning staff and review and approve all project recommendations, while assisting in training and developing team members in firm procedures and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred, with MBA preferred.
• 15 or more years of practical project experience, preferably with infrastructure and large complex projects.
• Experience in construction management.
• Basic understanding of real estate asset management.
• Financial analysis skills, including NPV, IRR, and life cycle cost analysis.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Previous experience in supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff at various levels.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in project scope development and budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive-level clients.

The Corporate Venture Capital Manager leads corporate venture capital fund operations, including deal assessment, due diligence, investment presentations, and portfolio performance monitoring, reporting to the VP of New Venture Growth. Partnering with capital markets, accounting, legal, tax, and financing operations teams, this role builds automation solutions and reporting dashboards that advance the long-term CVC investment strategy and ensure regulatory and financial compliance across investment geographies.

Key Deliverables

• Lead assessment, validation, and recommendation on CVC deals and prioritize investment theses with strong strategic rationale and financial return targets.
• Lead qualitative due diligence on venture deals.
• Develop investment business cases and lead investment presentations internally and externally.
• Collaborate with the NVG team and Investment Council on the design of investment strategies.
• Analyze financial and operational performance of fund assets and monitor key trends to forecast performance indicators.
• Work with fund accounting, finance operations, and servicing teams to generate performance reports, ensure data accuracy, and review distribution calculations.
• Identify high-risk investments, propose risk mitigation strategies, and track compliance items per fund transaction documents.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations to communicate portfolio progress and with local Investment Officers to ensure regulatory, tax, and reporting compliance across investment geographies.
• Build automation solutions, develop reporting dashboards, write SQL queries, and create databases to manage fund performance data and optimize team workflows.

Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Fund Management, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or Consulting.
• Experience with due diligence and analysis of investment opportunities, including familiarity with legal documentation common to debt and equity transactions.
• Experience in building or managing investment portfolio monitoring systems and database management.
• Experience in the Industrial sector.
• Demonstrated ability to design, launch, and scale new projects and initiatives.
• High proficiency in Excel and demonstrated skills in building financial and valuation models.
• Aptitude for presenting financial information to multiple audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work independently, and maintain an organized, proactive problem-solving approach.