Senior Finance Analyst - R&D Controlling & BI

Grifols, S.A; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Career development

Succession planning

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst - R&D Controlling & BI in Dublin to support the Global Innovation & R&D Controlling department with the control and reporting of the Scientific Innovation Office.

The role covers month-end close, budget vs actual, project tracking, data representations, business cases for pipeline projects and ad hoc analyses; a background in pharma or multinational environments and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3–5 years relevant experience, preferably in multinational corporations.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels; English proficiency.
• Experience in Pharma or healthcare industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end close duties and prepare management reports.
• Monitor actuals vs budget for R&D to meet targets.
• Maintain R&D tracking systems and enhance project tracking capabilities.
• Develop methodologies to create meaningful data representations for R&D projects.
• Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for pipeline projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Communication (English)

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Power BI

SAC

MS Office

Job description

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Senior Finance Analyst - R&D Controlling & BI

Location:

Dublin, IE

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Finance/Accounting

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Finance Analyst - R&D Controlling & BI is responsible to assist the Global Innovation & R&D Controlling department for the control & reporting of the Scientific Innovation Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform month end close duties such as journal entries and management reports.
• Deeply understanding of the ongoing R&D operations and the most updated status of all R&D projects, to add the maximum value to the organization.
• Manage actuals versus budget to allow R&D to attain targets.
• Oversee maintenance of R&D tracking systems and work to enhance/develop improved project tracking capabilities
• Develop methodologies and execute processes to create meaningful representations of data for R&D project tracking as required by management.
• Perform the business budget and forecasting process.
• Manage the monthly/year-end closing and financial reporting process, analysis of operating results and budget versus actual reporting, including detailed explanations of variances.
• Provide support for special projects and ad hoc requests.
• Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for current pipeline projects and new business opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining of the cost accounting system, involving master data and project portfolio.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter with strong work ethic, common sense, and ability to work effectively with multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement measures.
• Must be proactive, results oriented and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizations analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influencing stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Requires planning, analytical, communication and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide presentation, documentation, and leadership skills within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment is essential
• Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt and learn new systems & procedures
• Ability to perform financial analysis, pros vs cons, and deliver clear and concise presentations to management
• Ethics – because this position handles various confidential records and sensitive financial statements, it requires a candidate with high moral standards
• SAP
• MS Office
• SAC
• Analysis for Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• AI

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in multinational corporations
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in Pharma

Our Benefits Include:

• A highly competitive salary package
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
• Private medical insurance for the employee
• Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisationStrong focus on succession planning and internal promotion
• Dedicated education and professional development allowance
• Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you