Providing reliable pharmaceutical services and lasting relationships within the industry for over 30 years.
Afton Scientific is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.
Utilizing 35,000 Sq. Ft of manufacturing, lab, warehouse, and administrative space, Afton provides custom, innovative solutions for clinical to commercial sterile manufacturing, packaging and labeling, analytical and micro lab services, and pharmaceutical support services.

Our Ready-To-Fill® line continues with our philosophy of guidance and support for our clients. It offers top-quality pre-sterilized components to those who can fill in-house.

• Serving clients in 18 Countries
• Successful NDA and ANDA drug registrations
• In good standing with the FDA, PMDA, and MHRA

The Financial Operations Senior, who will join us at the beginning of a major modernization of our technical systems and process capabilities, will play a critical role in implementing financial operations automation, analyzing financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and partnering with leadership to improve efficiency and profitability. As a smaller but nimble department, we value team members who are hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to make a measurable impact on the business. The ideal candidate will be interested in not only what but also why and how improvements can be made. This is a highly visible role where your insights will help shape the company’s financial strategy and ensure long-term growth. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of core financial operations processes including payables, receivables, and payroll and work with stakeholders to ensure scalability as Afton grows.
• Assist in enhancing financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls for a growing organization.
• Take a lead role in the period close process and financial reporting
• Support the business in preparing presentations and reports for lenders, investors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly financial results, variance analyses, and profitability reports.
• Support the annual budgeting process and manage rolling forecasts.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to identify cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and margin improvement strategies.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support manufacturing operations, inventory management, and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements.
• Provide financial insight into pricing, product profitability, and customer trends.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or product-based businesses.
• Strong systems, financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel; ERP/manufacturing cost accounting systems experience preferred. (experience in SAP B1 is a plus)
• Experience implementing and automating business processes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operations and connect financial results to business drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present findings to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Comfortable working in a smaller company environment—hands-on, adaptable, and proactive.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with company leadership and influence key business decisions.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture where your contributions have a direct impact.

• Take ownership of core financial operations processes including payables, receivables, and payroll and work with stakeholders to ensure scalability as Afton grows.
• Assist in enhancing financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls for a growing organization.
• Take a lead role in the period close process and financial reporting
• Support the business in preparing presentations and reports for lenders, investors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly financial results, variance analyses, and profitability reports.
• Support the annual budgeting process and manage rolling forecasts.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to identify cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and margin improvement strategies.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support manufacturing operations, inventory management, and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements.
• Provide financial insight into pricing, product profitability, and customer trends