Finance Operations Excelence Leader

We are a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), based in Donostia-San Sebastián, currently undergoing a major growth project. We are driven by an unwavering passion for science and a strong commitment to excellence and people.

Our purpose: to improve people’s lives through groundbreaking advances in biotechnology and gene therapy that help cure rare diseases and cancer.

With a philosophy not just of working together, but growing together, our company culture is built on honesty, excellence, leadership, engagement, ethics, and rigor.

We are a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), and the trust placed in us by over 50 biotech companies around the world is our greatest endorsement. We develop and manufacture viral vectors (lentiviral), and are among the European leaders operating under EMA and FDA guidelines. The lentiviral vectors produced by VIVEbiotech are used in the treatment of various diseases, including hematologic and solid cancers, as well as rare diseases.

We are looking for you to be part of our Team!

We are looking for a Leader of Financial Operational Excellence, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Your mission will be to lead the optimization, standardization and digitization of financial processes, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, internal control and support for the growth of the CDMO…

• Develop SOPs, workflows, and structured departmental documentation.
• Analyze, map, and redesign financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, controlling, reporting, cost accounting).
• Identify inefficiencies and propose data-driven solutions using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Design and implement internal controls aligned with GxP and data integrity.
• Develop SOPs, workflows, and structured departmental documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with Operations, Supply Chain, QA, IT, and HR.
• Develop financial KPIs and dashboards for continuous improvement.
• Support the CFO in strategic initiatives (pricing, profitability, investments).

We are looking for someone with:

• You have at least 5 years of previous experience in the financial area, with a strong focus on process improvement, operational excellence, or consulting.
• You hold a degree in Business Administration (ADE) or an equivalent qualification.
• You have a Master’s degree or specialization in Finance and/or Digitalization.
• You have an advanced level of English (minimum C1).
• Proven participation in financial digitalization and automation projects will be highly valued.
• You demonstrate the ability to identify and propose process improvement opportunities.
• You have a strong ability to work in teams and a clear results-oriented mindset.
• You show a strong analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• You display cross-functional leadership and team development capabilities.
• You are an organized person, with a strong focus on planning and management by objectives.
• Residence in Gipuzkoa (or willingness to relocate to the area) will be positively valued.

• You will have continuous career development opportunities to help you grow your talent throughout your professional journey.
• You will participate in innovative projects with cutting-edge technology that is constantly evolving.
• You will receive a competitive salary aligned with your profile for this position.
• You will join an expert, young, dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose: supporting our clients in advancing the cure of diseases.
• We will support you in your personal relocation process if you are coming from another region and wish to live in Donostia-San Sebastián (housing, job placement for family members, schooling, etc.).
• You will enjoy a professional work environment that truly stands out for its humanity and closeness, where diversity and inclusion are valued. Different perspectives and your curiosity bring unique strengths that enhance our approach and drive our growth.
• We are proud to offer equal opportunities. All individuals receive equal consideration for our vacancies, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability, or any other characteristic.