Note: this is a mostly remote role with the team going onsite on an ad-hoc basis. They currently meet in the Dun Laoghaire office roughly twice a month. Candidates should only apply if comfortable with this arrangement.
Accountabilities to the Finance Manager.
Manages preparation of budgets, forecasts and Long Range Scenario
Provides support consultancy and financial decision support analysis to various functions, teams and departments
Actively contributes to finance business processes and resolution of issues, representing site specific topics/issues
Liaise with Accounting, Tax, Ops Consolidation FP&A, Site FP&A team and business functions
Responsibilities
FP&A/Accountancy
Supports month-end close and quarterly budget/planning activities
Supports accounting and tax activities, including corporate tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, CSO filing, monthly tracking and reporting of variances
Implements and tracks productivity metrics to support management reporting and partner with the business to drive efficiency
Communicates and provides direction to Function heads about financial trends and their business implications
Provides support for internal and external audits
Ad hoc duties as required
Projects
Supports S4/HANA project implementation
Supports business analysis and decision-making support, including financial analyses and modelling of “what if” scenarios
Supports local and corporate projects
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration
At least 5 years’ experience in similar position(s) preferably in an international environment
Experience in cost accounting, budgeting and planning, VAT within and outside EU
Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication
High proficiency with SAP, Hyperion and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of accountancy (local country accounting principles), relevant laws, local taxes and accounting systems/processes
Preferred Requirements
Technical Capability and Experience
MBA and/or CPA highly desirable
Confidential Finance and Accounting
Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical experience preferred
Experience with SAP, EDW, Hyperion planning and reporting
Integrates disciplinary and business strategy knowledge to develop recommendations
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Energetic, flexible team player, with ability to adapt in a changing environment
Ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence cross-functionally to achieve desired outcomes and objectives
Strong planning and organizational skills
High attention to detail, works quickly and accurately
Competencies
Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentation)
Demonstrates capability to learn quickly, being open and flexible to changes, in a multinational environment
Analyzes and solves complex problems; thinks independently
Demonstrates excellence in producing accurate work
Demonstrates a strong customer focus in all activities
Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.
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