Accounting Team Leader (12m FTC)

Title:Accounting Team Leader (12m FTC)Company:Ipsen Biopharm LtdJob 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 basisKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure internal and external reporting deadlines are met on time and to the required level of qualityAccounts are always compliant with IFRS and/or local accounting standardsCo-ordinate the month-end 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 signatureEnsure creation and posting of Journals entries and perform SAP month-end activities as per Month-end calendarEnsure completion of BFC reporting (Intercompany, Inventory, Financial Reporting) to Group deadlinesEnsure completion of the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliationsEnsure performance and document monthly analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L for all in-scope companies, documenting and communicating points of significance or material movements to relevant stakeholdersEnsure presentation of the Balance Sheet(s) to Controllers on a periodic basis, highlighting and resolving accounting mattersAnalyse non-COI movements, liaise with Group departments to ensure correct presentationPresent Financial Statements to CFO for signatureActively 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 requiredParticipate with the Stat to tax Accountant and Project analyst in External Audit to ensure timely signature of the Financial StatementsManage the day-to-day 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 back-up 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 appropriateReport the performance of the assigned Accounting team vs the Service Level Agreement through the creation and analysis of KPIsPrepare and present any KPI's relevant to main responsibilities for inclusion in Performance Dashboards, Measures Boards and other Governance ForumsSupport the preparation and delivery of the Shared Service Centre Operational Review MeetingKey RequirementsQualified 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 reportsExcellent communication skills across all formatsWell organised with excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skillsCompetent user of SAP and MS programmes (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Seeks out opportunities for continuous improvement and process efficiencyCustomer focus mindsetWhy Ipsen & Why Wrexham...We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challengesMajor £multi-million 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 customersA fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employeesHuge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are womenA genuine focus on the environment and sustainability - our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricityCompetitive 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 2023.The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the betterTo all agencies: please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Ipsen in relation to this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Ipsen via email or any form of communication/method will be deemed the sole property of Ipsen, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Ipsen for this position and a valid agreement with Ipsen is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Ipsen agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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