JOB SUMMARY

To position itself to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global accounting operations. In accordance with that strategy, we have established an award winning Global Financial Centre of Excellence in Dublin, Ireland.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Director, Accounting, in this role you will be the Global Process Owner responsible for leading and managing the Global Fixed Asset Team under GFS with team members located both at the GFS Ireland site and also around our global regional locations (Europe, Americas & Asia).
You will play a pivotal role in West’s capital expenditure process, being accountable for the performance and output of the global team while also providing technical guidance to your staff and key stakeholders around the globe.
You will develop an understanding of our strategic business direction and play a key role in the future development of the global function, including updating related policies, procedures and business plans in order to meet the needs of a growing and changing business.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years of PQE experience with a minimum of 3 years of management experience
• Previous Shared Service Centre with multinational publicly quoted company experience

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficient in SAP or similar ERP
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience of BI tools an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills i.e. ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of region, division and corporate functions
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs and priorities
• Project management, meeting facilitation, written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
  

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.

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• Global Process Owner for Global Fixed Asset

• Management and strategic direction of a global team, located in remote countries
• Operating as a Subject Matter Expert for the global Fixed Asset Team by leading and overseeing activities performed and delivered at a consistently high level.
• Lead the global Fixed Asset team through period-end closings within company deadlines while remaining compliant to West, SOX, GAAP policies and regulations
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• Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders including local market FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Senior management, and internal/external auditors.

• Actively oversee the review and management of the AUC/CIP balances to ensure accurate and SOX compliant reporting and accounting.
• Ensure the accurate accounting of all lease related assets
• Support the forecasting process for existing assets and capex spend
• Lead the measurement and delivery of Fixed Asset SLA & KPI targets.
• Ensuring the month-end account reconciliation process is completed in a timely and accurate fashion with adequate supporting documentation.
• Initiate and drive global process improvements to standardize & harmonize processes and achieve superior levels of efficiency realizing reduced cost benefits to West.
• Lead in the delivery of internal and external reporting of Fixed Asset balances
• Represent the GFS organization on various projects and systems initiatives liaising closely with the Consolidations team, Technical Accounting and Group reporting to ensure overall consistency of process.