Financial Accounting Manager

Viatris; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer Accreditation

Competitive compensation package

Focus on career progression

Health & Wellness programmes

100% paid medical insurance

Life cover

Excellent employer-matched pension

2 paid volunteer days

Job summary

Viatris in Hatfield is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to ensure accurate statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and strong financial controls in line with SOX.

You will oversee balance sheet analysis, fixed assets, working capital forecasts, payroll review, and liaise with auditors, tax and HR teams.

This role supports policy improvements and global finance collaboration to maintain a well-controlled finance environment.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified accountant with membership.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Ability to manage relationships across multiple countries.
• Self-motivated, independent worker and team player.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear communication to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Reporting: prepare and submit regulatory returns accurately and on time.
• Payroll Review: review payroll outputs, liaise with HR and tax authorities, and prepare payroll forecasts.
• Financial Accounting: prepare balance sheet reconciliations and working capital forecasts.
• Other: support insurance policies, participate in finance projects, liaise with GIS centers.

Skills

ACA Qualified accountant

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Self-motivation

Team player

Time management

Communication with non-finance

People skills

Job description

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and strong financial controls while maintaining full compliance with local legislation, tax requirements, and SOX standards. It oversees key accounting activities such as balance sheet analysis, fixed asset reporting, working capital forecasting, and preparation of financial information for management. The position reviews payroll outputs for accuracy, advises on payroll matters, and liaises with tax and HR teams on payroll-related matters. It also acts as a key contact for internal and external auditors, supports policy and process improvements, collaborates with global service centers, and provides guidance to employees on travel and expense policies to maintain a well‑controlled and efficient finance environment. Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and the Financial Accounting Manager role will make an impact through the following responsibilities:

• Statutory Reporting Prepare and submit with accuracy and in a timely manner the submission of information/returns as required by the Health authorities and other statutory / regulatory / trade assoc bodies as appropriate. Focus on the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth returns and calculations. Support and be a contact point for internal and external auditors, review policies, processes and procedures following audit reviews and revise accordingly. Continually review legislation and regulations that affects the working environment and provide a strong gatekeeping service for financial reporting and controls including SOX


• Payroll Review outputs of the Payroll Manager and liaise with Human Relations and tax authorities on payroll and benefits issues and ensure all required statutory documentation is filed and up to date. Prepare payroll budgets and forecasts. Prepare payroll related balance sheet reconciliations


• Financial Accounting Prepare and analyze key balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare net working capital forecasts and track against forecast/budget, review fixed asset/capital expenditure. Prepare accurate and relevant financial data to all levels of Management as required.


• Other Prepare supporting data for in-scope local insurance policies in accordance with global policies. Support and participate in other Finance sub-teams in projects as required to ensure cohesive team built. Liaise activities with GIS centres related to statutory accounting/accounts receivable/accounts payable/indirect tax.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:

• ACA Qualified accountant


• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Proficiency of Microsoft Excel skills and experience


• Ability to manage relationships across multiple countries


• Self-motivated and able to work independently but also a strong team player


• Strong organisational skills, able to manage own time effectively and work to tight deadlines


• Ability to communicate to non-finance professionals


• Excellent people skills

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

• Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices


• Competitive compensation package


• Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities


• Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes


• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme


• Life cover


• Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%


• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Viatris, we are a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be – empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.