Flexibility, strong cultural identity and genuine progression opportunities are the three most common things senior Finance professionals are looking for in their next career move right now. This role ticks all the boxes, and more.We are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with this leading pharmaceutical business to help identify an Associate Director. Roles of this calibre are unique to the Cork market. This would be ideal move for an ambitious finance professional looking to elevate their career within an innovative global business. This is a key role within the Finance team, the Associate Director will have oversight of financial and statutory reporting, compliance, and internal controls as well as business partnering with the wider business.Reporting to a charismatic and personable senior leader, the ideal person will be a solution driven individual who demonstrates superb leadership and business partnering capabilities.Sound interesting? Please contact myself on or my colleague Denis Galvin on for further information.ABOUT THE ROLE• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and coaching of the team• Oversee accurate and timely month end close activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP principals• Manage the preparation and filing of statutory financial statements as well as supporting group consolidation under IFRS• Ownership of financial and SOX compliance for all entities• Drive collaboration and engagement by bringing the team together regularly through 1:1's and team meetings• Partner with stakeholders including FP&A, treasury, tax and the wider business for successful solutions and change implementation• Contribution to the establishment of a continuous improvement culture• Ad hoc duties and projects to support the growing needs of the business"We are committed to our future in Cork, a key location for us in our global footprint. Headcount continues to grow and with this, comes opportunity. We are seeking a high calibre individual who can excel in a growth business"– VP FinanceABOUT THE PERSON• Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE• Strong people management skills with a proven track record in managing a team• Excellent communication skills• Proven ability to influence at all levels in the organization• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines