Accounting Team Leader - Wrexham, United Kingdom - Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

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Wrexham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference.

We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people's lives, all of which is underpinned by our _Ipsen Way of Being.

The Accounting Team Leader will operate in the UK Shared Service Centre Department within the framework of the Company and Group accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

Please note this role is currently offered on a 12m Fixed Term Contract basis

Key Responsibilities

Ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met on time and to the required level of quality
Accounts are always compliant with IFRS and/or local accounting standards
Coordinate the monthend close of the financial ledgers and the preparation of the financial statements for the assigned entities ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and present to CFO for signature
Ensure creation and posting of Journals entries and perform SAP monthend activities as per Monthend calendar
Ensure completion of BFC reporting (Intercompany, Inventory, Financial Reporting) to Group deadlines
Ensure completion of the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
Ensure performance and document monthly analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L for all inscope companies, documenting and communicating points of significance or material movements to relevant stakeholders
Ensure presentation of the Balance Sheet(s) to Controllers on a periodic basis, highlighting and resolving accounting matters
Analyse nonCOI movements, liaise with Group departments to ensure correct presentation
Present Financial Statements to CFO for signature
Actively manage Budget and Forecast process for Balance Sheet level submissions (Trade Working Capital, Tax, Cash Flow) or any other Budget and Forecast submission where consolidation is required
Participate with the Stat to tax Accountant and Project analyst in External Audit to ensure timely signature of the Financial Statements
Manage the daytoday activities of Direct Reports in the assigned General Accounting team, ensuring that all team members are aware of tasks, deadlines and responsibilities.
Maintain a robust Accounting function by ensuring that there is backup and cover for all tasks. E.g. using training matrices. Organise training and put in place periodic job rotation. Ensure effective onboarding processes exist.
Act as cover for Accounting team activities where required and appropriate
Report the performance of the assigned Accounting team vs the Service Level Agreement through the creation and analysis of KPIs
Prepare and present any KPI's relevant to main responsibilities for inclusion in Performance Dashboards, Measures Boards and other Governance Forums
Support the preparation and delivery of the Shared Service Centre Operational Review Meeting

Key Requirements

Qualified accountant with a high level of expertise in Accounting, Tax and Internal Control.
Previous experience in a leadership/supervisory role, with examples of training, development and mentorship of direct reports
Excellent communication skills across all formats
Well organised with excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills
Competent user of SAP and MS programmes (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Seeks out opportunities for continuous improvement and process efficiency
Customer focus mindset

Why Ipsen & Why Wrexham

We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges
Major £multimillion investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customers
A fantastic culture and working environment with many longserving employees
Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
Awarded 'Best Workplaces' and 'Best Workplaces for Wellbeing' status in the Large Organisations category, as well as 'Best Workplaces for Women' in 202
The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better