Finance Manager
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Location: Ireland (HQ Based)
Reports To: Group Financial Controller
Job Purpose
To support the financial management of the organisation by delivering accurate reporting, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting operational cost management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Month-End
Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
Assist in year-end statutory accounts preparation.
Ensure accurate journal postings and reconciliations.
Support audit preparation (external).
2. Budgeting & Forecasting Support
Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
Support financial modelling under supervision.
3. Cost & Inventory Control
Support monitoring of production costs and cost of goods sold (COGS).
Assist with inventory valuation, stock reconciliations and expiry provisions.
Work closely with supply chain and operations to ensure financial accuracy.
4. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Assist with cash flow reporting and analysis.
Monitor receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
Support working capital improvement initiatives.
5. Systems & Process Improvement
Support ERP system improvements.
Identify process efficiencies within finance operations.
Assist in automation initiatives and reporting improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
3-5 year's experience in a similar role.
Fully Qualified Accountant
Necessary to have operational and commercial experience as part of a previous finance role.
Experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry advantageous but not essential.
Strong Excel skills.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Commercial/operational awareness
Ability to work to deadlines
Good communication skills