Description
Chanelle Pharma is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Finance ERP Lead to oversee the successful implementation and optimisation of our enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This role is critical in bridging finance operations and technology, ensuring that ERP solutions align with business goals and financial compliance standards.
Location:
Onsite in our Loughrea Facility (5 Days Per Week)
As our Finance ERP Lead, your key responsibilities will be as follows:
* Key role in leading the end-to-end Finance aspects of the ERP implementation process as a member of the ERP project team with tasks including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
* Collaborate with Finance process owners, broader Finance team, implementation partners, banking partners, IT, and other business stakeholders to ensure appropriate and robust process flow / process design.
* Ensure ERP solutions support financial reporting, costing, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.
* Manage cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver ERP milestones on time and in scope.
* Provide subject matter expertise on finance processes and controls, ensuring alignment with accounting standards.
* Leverage ERP implementation experience and lessons learned to ensure a successful implementation/ outcome for Chanelle.
* Develop training materials and lead user training sessions for finance teams.
* Understanding and experience of collecting, curating, analysing master data and working with stakeholders to identify and close gaps.
Education & Experience:
* Over five years of Finance experience in a senior role, ideally in a regulated pharmaceutical/medical device environment.
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Proven experience leading or playing a key role in at least one full-cycle ERP rollout (e.g., SAP preferred).
* Experience in manufacturing costing models – Standard, Product.
* Strong understanding of core finance processes including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, treasury/ cash management and financial reporting.
* Excellent task management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
Skills & Competencies:
* Problem solving, critical thinking skills, decision-making skills.
* Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions.
* Critical thinking skills and an analytical mindset.
* Take a strategic approach to process, data and systems to consider the broader ecosystem impacts guarding against siloed processes and activities.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to work on your own initiative.
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross functional teams.
* Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
* Ability to communicate complex, technical concepts in a simplified, plain language manner to keep stakeholders engaged.
* Process flow mapping skills (using Microsoft Visio or other tools).
* Ability to lead initiatives, meetings and discussions.
* An ability to find simple, effective solutions and drive alignment with key stakeholders.
* Curiosity and a drive to make a positive difference.
* Native or excellent English (spoken and written).
* Ability to explain change impact to key Finance partners.
Desirable Experience:
* Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment.
* Project Management.
* Financial Reporting & Data Analysis.
* Process flow mapping skills (using Microsoft Visio or other tools).
* Familiarity with data migration, integration, and reporting tools.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those returning after a career break or with transferable skills from non-traditional career paths, are encouraged to apply. We value varied experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports individuals with disabilities.