GRANGE CASTLE FINANCE CONTROLLER

Job Description JOB PURPOSE.
The Financial Controller will be the finance lead at Takeda Ireland Ltd (GC).
Responsibilities include overseeing the accounting, corporate reporting, financial planning, compliance and business support for that site.
The Financial Controller will work as a key member of the extended site leadership team providing tactical and strategic insight and support on all financial aspects of the business.
The role has a solid functional reporting line into the Director, Finance Takeda Ireland Ltd.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.
Reporting With the support of the Shared Services Centre team execute the month end close and prepare monthly financial results for the GC site.
Prepare and file reporting pack, including financial metrics update, with analysis and insights to key deviations for the site.
Present monthly results to Finance Director and Site Leadership Team.
Engage in full balance sheet review with Shared Services Centre team monthly.
Financial Planning and Analysis Partner with site leaders to complete the financial planning cycles for the GC manufacturing plant.
Prepare Planning slide deck with supporting schedules and file with GMS (Global Manufacturing Services).
Present Financial Plans to Finance Director and Site Leadership Team.
Assess and communicate local risks and opportunities in order to anticipate performance variances.
Support cost accountant in preparation of product standard costs annually.
Business Support Drive financial awareness and Financial KPI delivery with local management.
Prepare appropriate financial analysis of all deviations from plan (Operating spend, manufacturing variance, Purchasing variances and Capital expenditure) and challenge management on all performance aspects.
Develop and upgrade reporting structures and tools embracing digital technology and automation.
Support preparation of business cases to secure new product introduction and significant site investments.
Compliance and Internal control Ensure compliance with all corporate guidelines and IFRS.
Test and maintain strong internal control systems around company assets.
Fully support all GIA and external audits on site.
Compensation and Benefits - Management Responsibility Analysis of outputs from the payroll process relating to Grange Castle.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
Participate fully in any cross functional training initiatives.
Drive and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace.
Actively foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
Ensure that Accident Reports / Near Miss Forms are completed in a timely manner.
Ensure timely completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.
Other duties as required and directed by the Director, Finance or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Business Degree.
CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Minimum of 3-5 years Finance Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
Able to work on modern ERP & IT systems and experience with SAP Manufacturing Accounting is essentia l (ECC6).
Expert knowledge on cost center accounting.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES.
Strong month-end close knowledge, cost center accounting and SAP FI knowledge Be highly motivated and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Enquiring mind and excellent analytical skills Proficient in all Microsoft tools.
Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Proven ability to influence at all levels within the organization.