Application Closing Date:22nd March 2024

Why Patients Need You

Your in-depth knowledge and financial skills will keep our products in production and our innovators innovating.  Whether you are part of establishing, coordinating, researching, or administering financial operations, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

What You Will Achieve

Your accounting skills will help in analysis of financial information and preparing financial reports. You will maintain and oversee the accounts and financial records of the company.  As a manager, you will be responsible for preparing the Balance sheet and Profit and Loss statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. You will be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. Yan important part of your role will be to update the journals, ledgers, and other records of financial business transactions. You will verify this data for accuracy and prepare reports and reviews based on it. You will also manage data entry activities in the accounting systems.

In your role, you will provide guidance to operational teams for managing projects. Your planning skills will help in preparing forecasts for resource requirements, and providing areas of improvement for products, processes or services. Through your comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and theories of finance and accounting, you will also work towards advancing new concepts and methodologies. You will be able to take a leadership role to facilitate agreements between different teams.

It is your hard work and dedication that will help make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

This is a 12-months Fixed Term Contract Role

How You Will Achieve It

• Provides guidance, lead/co-lead projects.
• Manage own time to meet objectives.
• Forecast and plan resource requirements (people, financial and technology) for projects across the department.
• Provide support to the Finance Controller and execute accounting policies and procedures, efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Identify process improvement opportunities consistently including the timely implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACA,ACCA,CIMA Qualified.
• 3+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple levels and functions
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• SAP Experience
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting and/or finance teams in a complex and global environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Financial reporting requirements which enables participation in a broad spectrum of accounting/financial reporting tasks/projects
• Effective decision maker, strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals

  
Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Location: Dublin Business School, Aungier St.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Typical working day is 8.45am – 5.15pm but flexibility will be required.
Reports to: President/Head of Institution

• Strategic Thinking: Capable of thinking several steps ahead, anticipating challenges, and devising effective strategies.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Integrity and Discretion: High ethical standards and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive information.

Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background: A master’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field.

• Experience: Proven experience in a managerial or advisory role.

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of finance and business case development.

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects effectively, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with office management software and project management tools.

• Knowledge of Higher Education: Understanding of the higher education landscape, including regulatory and accreditation requirements, is desirable.

• Influence: Attributes to constructively engage others and experience in influencing others towards the achievement of shared objectives.

Additional

• Expected to work in the office 3-4 days per week.

• Ability to travel as required for meetings, conferences, and other events.

Pay & Benefits

The salary for this role is DOE.

• Free Internal Courses;

• Discounted Fees for Family Members;

• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;

• Sports & Social;

• Employee Assistance Programme;

• Employee Discount Scheme; 

• Paid sick leave;

• Death-In-Service Benefit.

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All appointments are subject to providing proof of eligibility to work in Ireland on full time basis (upon being invited to interview). Please refer to our privacy policy here: DBS Privacy Notice for Candidates.

This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.

DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.

Business Analyst WFM Transformation

The Irish subsidiary of Applied Materials is part of the Applied Global Services Business Unit and is the service part of the semiconductor business based in Leixlip / Maynooth, Co. Kildare, supporting local installations of Applied equipment with maintenance and advanced support services.

We are currently hiring for a Field Service Operations Project Manager with a focus on supply chain activities to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time position, ideally based out of our office in Maynooth.

General Profile:  

The Field Service Operations (FSO) Project Manager’s role is to drive and own several key supply chain activities. The role holder is responsible ensuring smooth flow of supply chain process from source to customer. The key to success is through customer satisfaction with both internal and external partners.

As a FSO Project Manager you will:

• Participate in Customer Collaboration Meetings – these meetings are required for business operations and ensuring good forecasting
• Be responsible for Machine Down Waiting Part – requires Contractual commitment. This is key to successful customer satisfaction
• Keep track of High-Risk Low Days Of Inventory – Ensuring healthy supply chain
• Own responsibility for Offsite Depot Deliveries – Meeting 4-hour delivery for local depot orders
• Be responsible for Inventory Management – Driving site to inventory 4 turns at each consignment
• Become a Spares Expert / Go to Person – Go to person for FSO engineers for Spares escalations
• Become the link between local Field Services Organisation FSO and supply chain support organisations

What we are looking for in a FSO Project Manager:

• A strong knowledge of supply chain management ideally in the semiconductor industry
• The ability to work independently but also part of a global team
• Strong knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; be aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Ability to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; in this role you may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Problem solving skills – can solve complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline
• Experience: At least 3 – 4 years in a similar role, ideally within the semiconductor or similar industry.

What Applied Materials can offer you?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits including Discretionary Bonus, Pension, Share Schemes, Healthcare for self and family, Life Assurance, Wellness Allowance, Family Leave programs to support work-life balance.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.