Assoc Dir, Finance

Alkermes; Athlone; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkermes in Athlone, Ireland seeks an experienced Associate Director, Finance to lead financial reporting, tax compliance, governance, and internal controls across Irish entities. This senior role partners with Tax, Legal, Operations and Global Corporate teams to drive financial stewardship and process improvements.

They will oversee audits, statutory reporting under IFRS, and ensure SOX compliance while guiding a high-performance finance team through critical regulatory deadlines and strategic

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in a multinational.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, governance, and audit management.
• Proven track record meeting strict corporate reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting for Irish entities under SEC US GAAP.
• Present results and insights to Global Finance Leadership.
• Oversee reconciliations, journals, SOX compliance, and controls.
• Coordinate Irish tax compliance and statutory reporting under IFRS.
• Direct internal and external audits and address findings.
• Drive internal control frameworks and governance standards.
• Partner with Tax and Accounting teams on regulatory requirements.
• Support process transformation and automation initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Audit management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Associate Director, Finance to join our Ireland Finance Leadership Team based in Athlone. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for financial reporting, tax compliance, governance, audit management, and internal controls across our Irish legal entities.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Associate Director, Finance to join our Ireland Finance Leadership Team based in Athlone. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for financial reporting, tax compliance, governance, audit management, and internal controls across our Irish legal entities.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations, and Global Corporate teams, driving excellence in financial stewardship while supporting process transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative approach and a passion for improving processes and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting for all Irish entities under SEC US GAAP Reporting Guidelines
• Present quarterly financial results and key insights to Global Finance Leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, journal preparation, approvals, compliance with SOX and corporate control requirements.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records and reporting.
• Liaise with the Corporate Tax Team to ensure compliance with Irish Tax Legislation and reporting across multiple tax categories, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Partner closely with Corporate Tax and Accounting teams, serving as the subject matter expert on Irish financial and regulatory requirements.
• Support statutory reporting obligations and preparation of Irish Statutory Financial Statements under IFRS, reconciling the US GAAP to IFRS GAAP reporting
• Lead internal and external audit engagements and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial governance standards, and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the Finance lead on strategic projects and process transformation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, automate processes, and enhance reporting capabilities through approved AI and digital solutions.
• Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across local and global functions.
• Influence decision-making and drive business outcomes through effective communication and financial expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, compliance, governance, and audit management.
• Proven track record of working within strict corporate reporting and tax deadlines.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple functions and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Participation in finance system implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
• Experience in a regulated industry, ideally pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Knowledge of Irish tax and statutory reporting requirements.