Manager, FP&A Operations, Waterford

at  West Pharmaceutical Services

Requisition ID: 66800
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Location:Waterford, Munster, IE
Department: Finance
Description:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters/ Degree in Finance or business-related discipline

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 8+ years’ experience of managing a finance department in a manufacturing environment.
• Several years of financial, planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Successful experience in working across multiple levels of an organization including senior leadership
• Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• Expertise as a financial business partner and strong internal customer service focus
• Knowledgeable on Internal Control frameworks
• Keen understanding of financial planning and management reporting
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems and have a good knowledge of computer software MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Responsible for all financial analysis, reporting and monitoring of results for the manufacturing site.
• Oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting and analysis and provide in-depth analysis
• Responsible for all monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast
• Finance business partner to the Site Director and Site SLT, responsible for all financial analysis, reporting and monitoring of results for the manufacturing site. Key member of the site SLT.
• Lead the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes as well as the Sales & Operations planning process
• Lead digitization of the site leveraging SAP, Power BI and technology lead initiatives
• Lead and support the alignment of the FP&A Operating Model
• Assist the Shared Services team on Billing, Accounts Payable or other general ledger matters
• Interact with cross-functional teams
• Participate in or lead global/regional FP&A initiatives and other special projects
• Coordinate and prepare capital project financial models and related business case assessment
• Undertakes necessary training and re-training to ensure full understanding of the latest policies.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.