About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded medicines. We employ 114,000 colleagues serving over 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Operating since 1946, Abbott in Ireland provides diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices, and nutritional products. With around 6,000 employees across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo, we are committed to healthcare excellence.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division - Cootehill, Cavan
Our facility produces infant formulas under the 'Similac' brand and follow-on formulas under 'Gain'. The plant processes liquid skim milk with carbohydrates, oils, vitamins, and minerals, and distributes globally. Established in 1975, it is the largest infant formula powder manufacturing site for Abbott worldwide, sourcing milk from Irish and Northern Irish farms, processing 500,000 liters daily in a clean, green environment.
Primary Function/Goals/Objectives
* Ensure SOP compliance and adherence to housekeeping standards, with GMP as a priority.
* Carry out month-end reporting efficiently and timely.
* Maintain accounting practices in line with Abbott policies and regulations.
* Support other departments financially to meet goals.
* Monitor inventory accuracy and conduct cycle counts, maintaining ABC analysis.
* Assist in audits and SOX compliance.
* Manage raw materials packing reports and other projects as directed by the Financial Controller.
* Update procedures related to GMP, EHS, technical equipment, and SOPs.
* Coordinate with shared services to ensure task accuracy.
* This is an 18-month fixed-term contract.
Major Responsibilities
* Analyze material usage variances and collaborate with operations for improvements.
* Participate in process improvement and LEAN initiatives.
* Prepare and reconcile financial plans, including BOM analysis and costing for new products and expansions.
* Manage standard cost setting, including milk and protein analysis and overhead integration.
* Represent finance in project trials, NPI teams, and cost improvement initiatives.
* Coordinate physical stock-takes and reconcile inventories.
* Handle month-end analysis, journals, and reporting schedules.
* Develop performance statements and variance analyses.
Education and Competencies Required
* Third-level qualification in accounting with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA designation.
* At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing, including 3 years in cost accounting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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