Accounting Manager (7 Month FTC)

AstraZeneca; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) is a high-growth biopharmaceutical company operating in over 70 countries. This Accounting Manager role sits within the AZ Group Controllers team in Dublin, supporting controllership activities for the principal Irish hub entities; APIO and AZIL.

This role offers significant cross‑functional exposure to both Operations and Finance with admin staff co‑located on the main manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills.
• Qualified professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own IFRS month- and quarter-end close for defined areas.
• Support statutory reporting and liaise with auditors.
• Drive balance sheet integrity and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Excel

Accounting standards

Communication

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

7 month Fixed Term Contract

Position Summary

Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) is a high-growth biopharmaceutical company operating in over 70 countries. As the organization has expanded in scale and geographic reach, the Group Controllers team has built a reputation as a high‑performing function delivering monthly and quarterly IFRS results while maintaining a robust control environment.

This Accounting Manager role sits within the AZ Group Controllers team in Dublin, supporting controllership activities for the principal Irish hub entities; APIO and AZIL. The role offers significant cross‑functional exposure to both Operations and Finance with admin staff co‑located on the main manufacturing site. The role suits a self‑starter who is flexible, curious, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, manufacturing‑enabled environment.

What you will do

• Record‑to‑report ownership: Own the IFRS month‑end and quarter‑end close for defined areas, including Intangible assets, Capex and embedded leases; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant outcomes.
• Technical accounting leadership: Provide guidance on capital projects in line with AZ Group policy; assess accounting treatments for changes in facts and circumstances while meeting global deadlines.
• Cross‑team collaboration: Partner with Finance colleagues locally and globally; liaise with Global Financial Services (GFS) teams to drive a complete and accurate execution of close tasks.
• Financial reporting & commentary: Prepare APIO month‑end and quarter‑end reporting inputs, including financial analysis and variance commentary; own the preparation of APIO reporting packs for quarterly meetings.
• Balance sheet integrity: Review high‑risk balance sheet reconciliations; drive timely resolution of reconciling items and strengthen account ownership across APIO.
• Impairment & costing: Support impairment assessments for intangible and tangible assets, as required; review standard cost analyses, investigate anomalies, and ensure alignment with expectation Statutory reporting: Support the local statutory audit and FRS 102 financial statement preparation; act as the key liaison with external auditors and service providers; prepare board materials for approval.
• US GAAP alignment: Assess accounting differences under US GAAP for sub‑consolidation purposes; ensure appropriate documentation and communication.
• Tax support: Engage with Tax on compliance activities, including R&D tax credit submissions and related accounting.
• Controls & compliance: Operate within the SOX control framework; perform assigned controls; support Internal and External audit walkthroughs; maintain and update control narratives as required.
• Management reporting: Prepare ad hoc APIO management accounts and reporting packs when required.
• Process improvement: Leverage automation tools and AI to drive process efficiencies, strengthen data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Transformation & integration: Support AZ integration initiatives and S/4HANA deployment activities as needed.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong relationships across the Alexion/AZ network and with third‑party stakeholders; support Group, Internal, and Statutory audit efforts.

What you will need

• Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years post‑qualification or industry experience in accounting/controllership.
• Technical skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong numeracy and analytical capability with meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication & collaboration: Proven interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication.

What we would prefer

• Organizational excellence: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standards.
• Learning mindset: Natural curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• Standards & frameworks: Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Industry background: Experience in a multinational pharmaceutical or life sciences environment

Date Posted

14-Sept-2026

Closing Date

24-Sept-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.