Inventory Manager – FTC 15 months

This is what you will do:

• Be a key member of AlexionAstrazeneca Rare Disease’s Group Controllers team based in Dublin

• Manage specified elements of the Global COGS and Inventory month end & quarter end reporting for the Rare Disease Unit

• Interact with and learn from both Global Operations and Finance teams

• Develop core understanding of Alexion’s inventory management and product flows

• Work closely with Alexion Ireland team, Supply chain and Quality colleagues both locally and globally, determining the appropriate accounting treatments for changes in facts and circumstances in COGS, while adhering to global deadlines

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing/reviewing inputs to Global Inventory & COGS month end & quarter end reporting including the preparation of financial analysis & commentary

• Performing month end tasks on a timely and accurate basis

• Assessing risks to inventory on a monthly and quarterly basis via liaison with Global Operations Manufacturing colleagues 

• Establishing clear lines of communication with Global Operations colleagues to ensure transparency on financial position of risks

• Managing output of outsourced provider resources to ensure accurate and complete performance of month end and quarter end tasks

• Reviewing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up & resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

• Establishing strong working relationships with the Controllers team, Global Operations and FP&A

• Operating within the required SOX controls framework, completing assigned control procedures, and supporting with specified SOX activities

• Actively supporting global & statutory audit processes (across IFRS, US GAAP and FRS 102)

• Managing process for clinical manufacturing, including interacting with relevant stakeholders, to ensure appropriate accounting

• Supporting on new product integration across systems, accounting and reporting as required

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to implement system and/or process enhancements for the month-end closing cycle, embracing digital automation and AI.

• Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and queries

You will need to have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc.)

• Minimum 3 years’ industry/post qualification experience

• High level of Microsoft Office Excel proficiency

• Strong numeracy skills with focus on attention to detail 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

We would prefer for you to have:

• Natural curiosity and ability to learn quickly

• Manufacturing Accounting experience 

• Understanding of US GAAP & IFRS accounting principles 

• Multinational pharmaceutical experience