Plant Controller: Manufacturing Finance Leader

AbbVie Inc.

Sligo

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

AbbVie Ballytivnan in Ireland seeks a Plant Controller to lead the financial controlling and Procure to Pay for the Ballytivnan site. You will serve on the Site Leadership Team, driving budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost analyses while ensuring governance and compliance.

You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and commercial teams to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvements, and mentor a high-performing finance team to support site

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required; MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
Extensive progressive experience in finance, controlling, or related disciplines, including leadership of teams and business partnership at senior level.
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong technical expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial planning and analysis, and manufacturing finance.
Proven ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in a complex business environment.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and compliance requirements.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and finance analytics/reporting tools.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the credibility to operate effectively at Site Leadership Team level.

Responsibilities

Lead site controlling activities, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Oversee product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and other core financial processes supporting site operations.
Provide financial insight and strategic support to site leadership regarding operational performance, productivity, and cost optimization.
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and commercial functions to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
Lead Coordination and preparation of annual Plan, LRP, Update and monthly LBE Update in accordance with Corporate rules and planning.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, inventory, and other operational metrics.
Lead audit activities, internal control requirements, and compliance obligations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure strong functional capability, succession readiness and a strong culture of accountability and inclusion.
Prepare and present financial analyses, recommendations, and business cases to site, regional, and global leadership.
Collaborate with regional, global and corporate functions to ensure alignment on financial strategies, policies, and reporting requirements.