Finance Manager

Cambrex Corp.; Waterford; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Waterford is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team reporting directly to the Site Manager. This pivotal role will lead monthly management accounts, forecasts, and regulatory reporting within a growing finance function.

You will oversee a three-person finance team, ensure VAT and local statutory returns compliance, and partner with site leadership to drive financial performance. The role operates 8:30am–5pm, Monday to Friday at our Waterford site.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience in a commercial or operational finance role.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with ability to deliver insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills and deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly reporting packs for entities aligned with group reporting standards.
• Manage the submission of all monthly and quarterly financial reports to the U.S.-based Group Finance team, ensuring timelines.
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial forecasts highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee VAT, VIES, RTD, P30, and 46G returns and stay compliant with Irish/Belgian regs.
• Provide leadership to a team of three finance professionals.
• Manage month-end close: journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and lead budgeting process.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee fixed asset register, accruals, prepayments, and leases.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis across the finance function.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

SAP

Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Other financial systems

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking applicants for the position of Finance Manager to join our team. This role will report directly to the Site Manager for Waterford and will be a pivotal role in our growing Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, for Q1 scientific sites.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly reporting packs for both entities, ensuring accuracy, insight, and alignment with group reporting standards.
• Manage the submission of all monthly and quarterly financial reports to the U.S.-based Group Finance team, ensuring compliance with timelines and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial forecasts for Q1 scientific operations, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee and review all regulatory tax submissions, including VAT, VIES, RTD, P30, and 46G returns, ensuring full compliance with Irish and Belgian regulations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to a team of three finance professionals, supporting continuous improvement and skills growth.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Monthly sales invoice calculations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
• Coordinate annual audit activities, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audit schedules and supporting documentation. Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with key stakeholders to deliver robust financial plans.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity and proactive forecasting. Maintain oversight of the fixed asset register, accruals, prepayments, and lease schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and provide guidance across the finance function, contributing to ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience in delivering robust analysis of historical results and forward‑looking forecasts, including identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• A proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills, capable of independently managing priorities and delivering high‑quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative, team‑focused mindset, committed to building strong working relationships and performing effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in SAP is essential; advanced Excel skills and experience with other financial systems are advantageous.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with a minimum of 5 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally in a commercial or operational finance
• This is a full time, permanent position
• Hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday – Friday

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre‑employment screen. The pre‑employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.