Senior Finance Partner

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Mckinley is delighted to partner with a leading pharmaceutical client to hire for a Senior Finance Partner on a contract basis. The role is based hybrid in Athlone and focuses on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting within predefined timelines and governance procedures.

You will lead month-end close, prepare journals and reconciliations, coordinate corporation tax returns and iXBRL filings, and work with audit, treasury and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least eight years post qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CPA preferred).
• Experience in preparing financial statements under IFRS and Irish GAAP.
• Experience in external and internal audit management and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate and prepare corporation tax returns (CT1) and tax compliance.
• Coordinate iXBRL filing process and ensure timely submissions.
• Lead audit processes and liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Collaborate with treasury and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Irish GAAP knowledge

Audit management

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Morgan Mckinley is delighted to partner with a leading pharmaceutical client to hire for a Senior Finance Partner on a contract basis.

Please note this role is based hybrid in Athlone.

As a Senior Finance Partner, you would be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the
monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting processes in line with predefined timelines
and control procedures in the client organisation. The SFP is a key position within their Athlone finance team.

Responsibilties:

• Lead & manage month-end close processes and procedures within the organisation in accordance with established timelines and control procedures.
• Preparation of monthly journal postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Preparation of financial statements in compliance with current accounting standards
• Coordinate and prepare corporation tax returns (CT1) and support all tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate the annual iXBRL filing process, including the preparation, review, and submission of information required by external service providers and regulatory authorities to ensure timely compliance with filing deadlines.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial reporting processes, controls, and governance procedures
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, internal policies and statutory reporting requirements
• Lead and coordinate external and internal audit processes acting as the primary contact for auditors
• Manage relationships with third party professional services providers including tax, audit, and accounting advisors.
• Partner with Treasury to forecast funding requirements and support cash flow management activities.
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory filings with the Revenue Commissioners, Companies Registration Office (CRO), Industrial Development Agency (IDA), and other relevant authorities.
• Support strategic projects, process improvement initiatives and ad hoc requests
• Collaborate effectively with local business partners, global business service (GBS), Corporate Finance & Taxation and other cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Requirements:

Education:

• Qualified accountant with at least eight years post qualification experience ACA, ACCA, CPA Preferred Accounting Qualification

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of Financial Statements under IFRS and Irish GAAP
• Demonstrated experience of external and internal audit management and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge / experience of working with SAP ERP System
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries would be advantageous

Personal skills:

• Strong technical accounting competency with solid working knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Strong Communication Skills a pre-requisite coupled with good decision- making capabilities.
• Strong audit outcomes with minimal findings.
• Compliance with internal controls and financial governance requirements.
• Effective partnership with business stakeholders and global finance teams.
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting quality.
• Adaptability and Flexibility around work-load Committed, i.e. prepared to work the hours required when necessary to get the job done.
• Exercises good judgement, can escalations issues and seek support as required.