Finance Analyst – R&D

Job description

Auto req ID: 211993BR

Job Description

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Part of the R&D finance team supporting both the Beaumont Park and Cork R&D sites which have teams representing all R&D categories and have a complex system of cross charging budgets to or from other locations – Execute/Inform

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Support the Europe Finance Manager with the preparation and submission of AOP and monthly rolling forecasts for all Europe and Cork based R&D teams – Execute/Inform

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Communicate updated monthly forecasts to respective region finance leads in Corporate so that they can be included in their region submissions, meeting necessary deadlines – Execute/Inform

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Support the monthly close process including review of prelims, calculation of accruals, booking journal entries, and reviewing payroll entries for accuracy – Execute/Decide

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Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations on Blackline in line with control requirements - Execute

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Ensure accurate headcount and payroll reporting - Execute

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Provide support and guidance to R&D teams in preparation of Capex requests, ensuring compliance with policy and calculating financials where necessary. Route for approval according to global R&D approval matrix – Consult/Inform

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Ensure appropriate cost centre structure is maintained to facilitate global category reporting of actuals/plans/forecasts. Support project level tracking where feasible. - Execute

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Support the annual tax credit claim submissions by providing all required back up financial information to the tax team – Consult/Execute

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Various other accounting and administrative responsibilities across both sites including hierarchy changes, follow-up on open purchase orders, creation and maintenance of project codes and trouble-shooting systems/processes - Execute

Qualifications/Requirements

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Strong finance knowledge and the ability to impart this to non-finance employees

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Excellent organization and communication skills

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Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions/processes.

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Strong attention to detail, results-oriented, able to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner

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Ability to work remotely from line manager

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Strong excel modelling skills

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Identifying and making recommendations to solve budget gap issues

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Identifying issues with reported numbers, finding actionable solutions

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Identify inefficiencies in process, defining solution to improve and engage/align relevant stakeholders

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Comfortable working in a matrix environment

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Address gaps in finance knowledge amongst R&D teams

Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Regular