Senior Finance Manager (Pharma)

Are you detailed-orientated finance professional, with strong technical acumen and expertise in financial oversight? Barden are excited to be working with a well-known global pharmaceutical business in Cork to identify a Senior Finance Manager to join a top performing Finance team.

This will be a challenging but rewarding role where you will be leading the statutory reporting cycle for multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with cross functional teams as well as taking a lead on a strategic transformation initiative within the team. This role reports to a high-calibre Finance Director with a superb reputation as a leader.

This will suit someone coming from a corporate reporting role within a multinational business or a Big-4 Audit environment. The ideal person will be technically astute, solutions driven and thrive in a high performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review the accuracy of statutory financial statements for multiple jurisdictions and take a lead on the onboarding of new entities
• Partner with local and international teams on complex accounting matters to ensure high quality reporting
• Manage internal and external audit engagements, including SOX testing and walkthroughs
• Oversee statutory audit activities, ensuring full compliance and on time completion
• Provide training and guidance to international controllers on key technical topics
• Lead key elements of monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
• Support projects focused on efficiency, control enhancement, and better ways of working
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX and company policies
• Build strong relationships across global finance teams to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
• Highly motivated individual with a demonstrated high degree of personal integrity
• Technically strong with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Ability to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisation