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Outline of Role:
In this role you will be the Finance Business Partner for the Biotech Operations team. You will be a strategic advisor, supporting the business with their tactical and operational decisions and working closely with them to deliver of financial commitments. Activities will include completing the monthly financial close, financial reporting and forecasting for Biotech as well as development of annual financial business plan.
Key Objectives/ Deliverables:
Business Partner/ Financial Analysis
- First point of contact for business area financial queries - influence and support business partners to deliver on financial commitments
- Prepare financial business cases and financial analysis as required to support decision making
- Represent finance in business area governance meetings
- Influence productivity agenda to maximize cost competitiveness
Financial Planning and Reporting
- Own the financial close, ensure results are accurately stated at monthly (& quarterly/year-end) close.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Prepare monthly metrics pack for business area/ site. Analyse results v plan highlighting trends and forecasting projected future variances to support decision making.
- With area leadership deliver the annual Business Plan, Strategic plan and quarterly forecasts.
- Support the product-costing processes for Biotech.
Compliance
- Understand and follow all compliance policies, laws, regulations.
- Uphold a high quality of work which is efficient and effective while always maintaining a right first time approach.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with SOX control guidelines.
Other:
- Other activities and projects as required
Requirements: Education, Qualifications & Key Attributes:
- Qualified Accountant ACA/ CIMA/CPA/ACCA with 2+ years PQE in Manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical/analytical skills (including Microsoft Excel).
- A positive solutions-focused mind-set.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- Ability to simplify the complex and communicate effectively with non-financial personnel.
- Be a key driver of the finance innovation agenda.
The following skills and knowledge would be a distinct advantage:
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with SAP
- Product Costing experience
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