2027 Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountant

Pfizer; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Pfizer in Ireland (Dublin area) invites applications for a hybrid Finance & Accounting role. The position supports financial close, analytics, and reporting, collaborating with shared services and legal/compliance teams to ensure timely, accurate results.

Strong Excel skills and English fluency are essential for success within a fast‑paced, global team. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience, with the ability to work independently and in teams, while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or Associate's degree with 4 years relevant experience, or high school diploma with 6 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English speaking and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support project tasks and milestones, organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Assist the shared services site team and direct reports, ensuring effective communication with internal and external professionals.
• Adhere to compliance and controls, supporting Corporate Audit and reviews.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and market approvers to manage exceptions and approvals.
• Review healthcare contract standards for external professionals and maintain customer relationships.
• Perform period-end financial close activities and meet deadlines.
• Develop financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data for management requests.
• Identify key groups for regular interaction and aid timely delivery of standardized financial processes.
• Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the Work Team.
• Make decisions within limited options under supervisor guidance to resolve basic problems.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's degree +4 years experience

High school diploma +6 years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, your financial expertise and deep knowledge are essential in keeping our products in production and our innovators at the forefront of innovation. Whether you are involved in establishing, coordinating, researching, or managing financial operations, your role is crucial in ensuring our medicines reach the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before. Your contributions in financial administration, research, and coordination are vital to our mission of delivering life-saving medicines to patients swiftly and effectively. Your skills and dedication help streamline our processes, making a significant impact on the speed and efficiency with which we can provide essential treatments.

What You Will Achieve

• Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Support the shared services site team and direct reports, ensuring effective communication with internal and external business professionals.
• Adhere to compliance and controls, supporting Corporate Audit and capturing necessary information for review.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and market approvers to manage exceptions and approvals.
• Review healthcare contract standards for external professionals, ensuring customer needs and relationships are proactively fulfilled and enhanced.
• Perform period-end financial close activities, meeting all related deadlines.
• Develop financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data to meet management requests.
• Identify key groups or positions for regular interaction and assist in the timely delivery of standardized financial processes on behalf of Pfizer.
• Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.
• Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems, with limited decision‑making authority, working under the supervisor's direction.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English speaking and writing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Pharmaceutical industry or contracts experience
• System application & products / SAP experience
• Good organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Please note there is no relocation support available for this position.

Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

Finance & Accounting

Finance & Accounting Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.