Associate Director - Finance

About the role

Lilly is looking for an Associate Director of Finance based in Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The role owns accurate and timely financial reporting under US GAAP and statutory reporting under IFRS/FRS, implements control processes and compliance with internal and external financial policies, and reviews internal controls to identify weaknesses and set up corrective actions. It works with business process owners and the new manufacturing site on the financial and compliance implications of new or changed processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Kinsale General Accounting, P2P and Fixed Asset team, recruiting, mentoring and developing team members.
• Work with financial business partners to ensure accurate month-end close under US GAAP.
• Own financial and SOX compliance for all entities, working with internal and external audit and the Financial Controls office.
• Deliver internal quality review processes and mitigating controls.
• Own local statutory reporting and support group consolidation reporting under FRS/IFRS.
• Own intercompany inventory processes, including product costing, inventory controls, variance analysis and reporting.
• Deliver external reporting to government and other statutory agencies.
• Provide monthly cashflow and FX exposure forecasts to tax and treasury teams.
• Support purchase-to-pay processes, capital asset accounting, and local payroll and retirement benefits accounting.
• Collaborate with corporate planning, treasury and tax teams and drive process improvements.

Required profile

• Accountancy qualification with 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong self-management, prioritisation, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Broad manufacturing business knowledge.

What we offer

• Hybrid working available.
• Possible company bonus depending on company and individual performance.
• Benefits package including pension plan, vacation, healthcare, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off and leave, and well-being benefits such as an employee assistance programme.