About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Great work-life balance? We OFFER that. Career development and progression? We OFFER that too. Welcome to AbbVie! At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we've known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients' lives worldwide. In short, we know it takes "you" to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, creating a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond. We are now recruiting a Senior Accountant to join our team in Westport, Co. Mayo. As our new Snr. Accountant, you will have the opportunity to lead a business unit and guide our business leaders on all relevant financial matters, including strategy and process improvement. Joining an established and talented team, you will plan, control, administer, interpret, and report the financial affairs of the site business unit to ensure continued business growth and proficiency. So if you are interested in career progression and working with an industry leader in biopharmaceuticals, read on to find out more and get your application started today. Key Responsibilities: Financial Lead and primary finance point of contact for one of the manufacturing business units based in Westport. Provide financial support and guidance on all issues within the business unit Month-end close activities – production process order reconciliations, absorption analysis, overhead spend breakdown, headcount assessment, variance analysis and narrative etc. Financial planning and analysis for the business unit – including monthly LBE’s, annual Plan and LRP Monitor, review and report all key financial metrics within the business unit. Monitor and report on operations performance with monthly/weekly KPI’s to Senior Manage team while influencing and guiding cross-functional departments. Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelines. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline Drive process improvement initiatives to deliver on business objectives Deliver full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including the support of external and internal audits. Variance Analysis – monthly management accounts must be reviewed for accuracy and reasonableness to identify any deviations from Plan and LBE thereby enabling corrective action to be taken if necessary Collaborate and maintain stakeholder relationships with cross-functional departments – Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence etc. Qualifications Education and Experience: Qualified Accountant, with Third level qualification in business/accounting essential. People Management or Supervisor experience essential. Experience within a global manufacturing environment or multinational. SAP and Blackline experience is preferred. Experience working with internal and external auditors. Experience in forecasting, planning and cost accounting. Results-driven, striving to meet all targets and metric standards set by site/department and division leaders. So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then join AbbVie! The closing date for application is the 22nd of Oct. AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment. Travel Yes, 20 % of the Time Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.