Financial Planning & Control Analyst

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment

POSITION SUMMARY:    
The Financial Planning & Control Analyst is responsible to assist the Planning & Control department for the manufacturing operations.

What your responsibilities will be:

• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process for Manufacturing areas (COGS) including expenses, headcount and capital expenditure.
• Analyse the financial information associated with the Manufacturing area in GWWO.
• Participate in the month-end close duties related to manufacturing activities.
• Prepare plant operating results (KPIs) and management reports.
• Capital expenditure management for the plant and status reporting to the relevant stakeholders in Grifols.
• Assist in analyzing and reporting manufacturing variances and their causes.
• Assist in maintaining of the cost accounting system, involving master data and product costing of non-plasmatic raw materials in the Dublin plant.
• Assist in preparing, reconciling, and reviewing inventory and provision accounts for proper inventory valuation.
• Assist in verifying documents required by SOX compliance team.
• Maintain compliance with Corporate Financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and provide requested information for internal/external auditors.
• Assist in in physical inventory.
• Assist in performing assigned tasks using established procedures with sound judgment, evaluation, and critical thinking.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and provide requested information for internal/external auditors.
• Assist in in physical inventory.
• Assist in performing assigned tasks using established procedures with sound judgment, evaluation, and critical thinking.

What you will bring to the role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering. 
• Experience utilizing enterprise software systems is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting and cost accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement measures.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Strong Excel skills, i.e. knowledge of V-Look Ups, Pivot Tables, basic accounting formulas, etc.

Desirable

• Specific experience with SAP is preferred.
• Specific experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred.

Our Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive salary 
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are 5% employer and 5% employee
• Private Medical Insurance for the employee
• Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
• Education allowance
• Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Golf, Padel, Summer Event
   

If you’re interested in joining our company and you have what it takes, then don’t hesitate to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Location: : Grange Castle International Business Park, Grange, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin, D22 K2R3