We have an exciting opportunity for Finance Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at our Ballydine site. The Ballydine Manufacturing Division Finance Director will steer the local site of our Manufacturing Division finance team and will be a member of the site leadership team. This position will lead the financial planning of the site enabling the business to meet Divisional objectives, financial targets, and site level KPIs. This position will also be responsible for managing the site relationships with internal (GPO leadership, Ireland finance team, COSI, BSC, MCCAS and others) and external stakeholders such as PWC, the IDA and Revenue.
As the Site Finance Lead, you will work with the Finance team and Operational areas to support the analysis and development of the financial information required to successfully support the company’s endeavours. You will work with people at all levels of the organisation to develop, report, monitor and manage key financial and non-financial performance indicators.
Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead Forecast and Budget development at site. Steer the preparation of the annual budget cycle, quarterly forecast, and capital budget submissions to achieve corporate deadlines and ensure divisional targets are met.
- Lead Monthly Performance Reporting and explanation of variances, including the completion of dashboard & oversight on monthly close activities.
- Steer monthly Finance Council & drive Cost Governance at site.
- Drive continuous process optimisation, standardisation, stability and driving a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying Six Sigma tools.
- Contribute to site management operational and strategic initiatives e.g. costing new products / initiatives.
- Work with site leadership team and Science & Technology to support new product introductions including siting support, long range COGS (cost of goods sold) and risk authorisations.
- Work with the leadership team and partners in GES (Global Engineering Services) to support the significant capital investments at this strategic site, including NPV/NPC.
- Steer the preparation of R&D Tax Credits submissions and Government Grants claims.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal financial controls and procedures of the company and facilitate both internal and external audits including SOX compliance.
- Manage and develop the finance team through objectives, training, appraisal, and succession planning.
Your profile:
- B.S. / B.A. degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics, or MBA with concentration in these areas. ACCA/ ACA/CIMA/CPA qualified, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment with experience in planning, budget, and forecasting processes.
- Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies with a continuous improvement focus.
- Strong experience in planning, budget, and forecasting processes (FP&A).
- Understanding of financial modelling; product costing, inventory accounting and manufacturing environments.
- Experience in supporting major capital expenditure/start-up projects.
- Experience in preparing applications for government grants, subsidies, tax incentives.
- Must possess strong analytical, communication, organizational and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of an organization, including senior management.
- Adaptive learner with a proven record and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Must be able to analyse complex business situations by focusing on critical variables and assumptions and translate these into anticipated financial operational reports.
- Knowledge of SAP preferable.
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