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Accounting and Finance Recruitment Consultant at Recruiters.ie
Our Client:
Our client is a global leader in developing innovative biopharmaceuticals that transform the lives of patients with rare and serious conditions. With a deep commitment to scientific excellence and a patient-centric approach, our client is at the forefront of advancing therapies that address unmet medical needs. Their dynamic and collaborative culture fosters innovation, empowering teams to make a meaningful impact on healthcare worldwide.
About the role:
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact in the world of Cost Accounting? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Cost Accounting Manager to join our highly motivated Technical Operations (TOPS) Finance team. This is more than just a role; it’s an opportunity to take your career to the next level while working with a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence and innovation.
As a key player in our Consolidated Reporting team, you’ll be at the heart of a global operation responsible for inventory costing, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic insights. This role is tailor-made for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys mentoring, and is eager to drive continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Compliance:
* Ensure internal controls for inventory accounting meet corporate policies, US GAAP, and SOX requirements.
* Manage audits for inventory in EMEA entities and uphold a robust compliance framework.
* Lead month-end close activities, including journal reviews, subledger closures, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Oversee inventory balances, commercial and clinical inventory treatment, and assessments for excess and obsolescence.
Standard Cost Expertise:
* Take charge of the annual Standard Cost setting process, ensuring accuracy from bulk manufacturing to finished goods.
* Manage work order and variance accounting, diving deep into manufacturing and purchase price variances.
* Build strong partnerships across the organization to provide COGS insights and mitigate gross margin risks.
* Collaborate with corporate teams like Tax, FP&A, GL, and ERP to ensure seamless financial operations.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
* Spearhead global projects and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies and reduce non-value-add activities.
* Play a pivotal role in the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA, shaping the future of our Cost Accounting processes.
What You Bring
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification.
* Proven expertise in manufacturing environments with audited financial statements.
* Hands-on experience with Standard Costing and SAP S/4 HANA.
* Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal control frameworks.
* A history of leading process improvement initiatives and solving critical finance and business challenges through collaboration.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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