Management Accountant

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions seeks a detail‑oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team to support the new Working Cell alignment. The role will be the key finance lead for two Working Cells – Helix & Earls Gate – responsible for preparing financial information, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to aid business decisions.

Working closely with Working Cell leadership and the Site Finance Director, you will drive EBITDA, cash flow management, cost control, and ensure

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CA/ACCA or equivalent and strong experience in management accounting.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis within a manufacturing/FT environment.
• Experience in cost control, inventory accounting and finance business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary finance partner to two Working Cells (Helix & Earls Gate).
• Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis and budgets.
• Support EBITDA improvement and cash flow through cost control and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with cell leadership to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

Cost control

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting systems

ERP systems

Job description

About Piramal Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle.

We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms.

We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Management Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join our finance team to support new Working Cell alignment.

New role will be key finance lead for two Working Cells - Helix & Earls Gate.

Role be responsible for preparing financial information, analysis, and reporting to support business decision‑making, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.

Working closely with Working Cell leadership teams, drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, control costs, and achieve financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance business partner to two Working Cells (Helix & Earls Gate).
• Partner closely with Working Cell Leads to monitor business performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support initiatives to improve EBITDA and operating cash flow.
• Prepare monthly management reporting, including variance analysis, inventory reporting, and cost control analysis.
• Produce financial forecasts, budgets, and related performance analysis.
• Serve as the central finance contact for assigned Working Cells, resolving and escalating finance‑related matters where necessary.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to information requests.
• Provide wider support to the Site Finance Director and finance team as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial regulations.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or finance business partnering.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost control preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Proficient in Excel and financial/accounting systems.

Company Profile

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries.

PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the-counter products.

In addition, one of PPL's associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area.

Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited.

In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.