Join to apply for the Financial Controller role at Uniphar Medtech
Join to apply for the Financial Controller role at Uniphar Medtech
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Uniphar – Who We Are
With 3,000+ employees across Ireland, the UK, Europe, MENA, and the U.S., Uniphar partners with 200+ top pharmaco-medical manufacturers, delivering specialised, tech-enabled solutions through its three divisions: Medtech, Supply Chain & Retail, and Pharma.
Uniphar – Who We Are
With 3,000+ employees across Ireland, the UK, Europe, MENA, and the U.S., Uniphar partners with 200+ top pharmaco-medical manufacturers, delivering specialised, tech-enabled solutions through its three divisions: Medtech, Supply Chain & Retail, and Pharma.
This opportunity sits within Uniphar Medtech, a dedicated division focused on delivering innovative medical technologies and solutions.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director and working with the Head of Finance the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Uniphar Medtech finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to preserve financial integrity in, and control over, the operational activities of the finance team.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting and Control
* Ensure the preparation and consolidation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and TBs submitted with Group timeframes
* Responsible for the final GL balances including detailed review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and P&L
* Provide detailed financial insight on business performance on a monthly basis to the Finance Director and to Uniphar Group
* Provide the required level of financial control to ensure no accounting surprises at any time
* Analyse KPI performance for each business to surface underlying trends, positive and negative
* Point of contact for all financial and control matters
* Working Capital management – driving efficiencies and reductions in WC investment.
Business Partnership
* Work with the C&C Finance Director and the Head of Finance in supporting strategic business and finance agendas (budget, working capital initiatives etc)
* Conduct post month end review with the business unit Directors and drive accountability for all issues raised
* Respond effectively to Group Finance, the C&C Finance Director & GM on financial queries, taking ownership to drive all actions to closure
* Build and sustain effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation and group.
* Co-ordinate delivery of AP and AR activities to facilitate GL timely close
* Actively engage with Group Finance in supporting delivery of the requirements of the annual statutory audit
People
* Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
* Monitor KPI performance of all finance team activities on a monthly basis
* Implementation of a change management culture by challenging and replacing established processes and procedures where necessary
* Provide opportunities for finance team members to raise their profile within the wider Uniphar finance community.
* Plan workload that ensures that all team members know what is expected of them and when
* Perform staff appraisals and annual reviews and ensure all have a personal development plan (PDP)
* Support staff in addressing their development needs and with their career planning.
* Supervise, direct, mentor and coach team members
Compliance
* Implement all business improvements from an internal audit perspective. Actively challenge the team to ensure best in class control framework.
* Ensure adherence to the Group Finance manual / processes
* Foster a control conscious environment throughout the full team on the importance of corporate governance
* Ownership of annual statutory process by ensuring finance team is well placed to meet audit requirements
* Ownership and review of all tax related compliance including Payroll taxes, VAT, Corporation tax, VIES and Intrastat.
Processes
* Drives continuous improvement in all financial processes
* Ensure that the impacts of all process changes/new systems for the finance team are understood and managed
* Actively challenge and build on all proposed changes to ensure optimal solution is reached
* Continually strive to simplify and standardise “as is” accounting and reporting processes to “best-in-class” and aligned to business objectives
General
* Assist in managing relationships with auditors.
* Involvement in ad hoc projects as required by the business including ERP and other system upgrades
* Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the company
Experience
* ACA accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
* Minimum of 3 years in a Financial Controller capacity
* Proven experience in people management of a large team 10+ employees
* Proven experience in providing exceptional management information
* Proven experience in engaging with and influencing senior management
* Proven ability in working to and consistently meeting tight deadlines
* Thorough knowledge of Irish and UK tax law
Competencies
* Strong technical accounting skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to spot trends and anomalies in financial data
* Strong organisation skills with an ability to meet competing demands and tight deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team effectively and confidentially
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Proven management skills with ability to manage resources
* Proactive individual that identifies, resolves, or escalates issues as required
* Flexible individual with an awareness of change and an ability to adapt with changing circumstances
Computer knowledge
* Knowledge of Navision/BPC14 or similar accounting ERP package, BPC an advantage.
* Knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Excellent excel skills essential.
#unipharmedtech
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Uniphar Medtech by 2x
Get notified about new Financial Controller jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin 12, County Dublin, Ireland 4 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Regional Financial Controller (Midlands)
Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 8 hours ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days ago
Financial Controller - Healthcare Technology
Financial Controller – Outsourced Accounting
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days ago
Head of Financial & Management Reporting
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €80,000.00-€90,000.00 4 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days ago
Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €80,000.00-€110,000.00 3 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 year ago
Head of Finance – High-Growth SME, Acquisitive Group
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr