Senior Accountant - Financial Lead for Key Business Unit

AbbVie Inc.; Westport; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Westport team. You will serve as the financial lead for a key business unit, partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Reporting to the Operations Accounting Manager, your role includes leading month-end close, FP&A activities, and coordinating with Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to sustain operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies.
• Third level qualification in business/accounting.
• Proven experience working with a fast and dynamic Finance Team.
• Experience within a global manufacturing environment or multinational preferred.
• SAP and Blackline experience is preferred.
• Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metrics set by site/dept and division leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for a designated business unit or support function, providing expert financial guidance and support.
• Lead month-end close processes including journal preparation, variance analysis, headcount analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee Financial Planning and analysis for your area including monthly forecasts (LBEs), annual budgets and long-range planning (LRP).
• Monitoring, analyse, and report key financial metrics and business performance to senior management and cross functional departments.
• Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelines.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline.
• Champion process improvement initiatives to deliver business objectives.
• Support external and internal audits processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with cross functional departments including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.

Skills

Finance experience

Team collaboration

Results oriented

Education

Qualified Accountant (one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies)

Third level qualification in business/accounting

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Westport team. You will serve as the financial lead for a key business unit, partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Reporting to the Operations Accounting Manager, your role includes leading month-end close, FP&A activities, and coordinating with Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to sustain operational excellence.