Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

Department: Finance and Accounting Location: Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland Apply Now! Are you a Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to learn and work with some of the most exciting technologies available today? Do you love the idea of working with a passionate and professional team in an environment dedicated to improving the human condition? Then Meissner may have just the job for you. Who is Meissner? The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people. Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide. We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job. Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow. Meissner is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a collaborative Global Finance and Accounting team at our critical manufacturing site . The position is at the Castlebar, Co.Mayo facility and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer at HQ. How you will make an impact:

• As part of the Leadership Team in Castlebar, provide strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's plans and commitments are implemented and achieved. Proactively assess and communicate the financial impact of strategic and/or operational decisions on the business.
• Work within the GFA Team as well as cross-functionally to provide visibility for key decision making; Perform regular appraisals of financial condition and issue reports on sales growth, profitability, financial position (liquidity, working capital, leverage, efficiency / activity) and relevant KPIs to key stakeholders.
• Ensure standard costs (i.e., Material, Labor, Overhead and Inventory standard costs) are accurate and related variances are regularly monitored. Align with key stakeholders (i.e. Leadership Team) to leverage findings and take appropriate action, if warranted.
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure a healthy financial position by promoting responsible growth through (1) disciplined pricing strategy, monitoring of expenses, prudent resource allocation (human capital, fixed capital, and other investments), working capital efficiency, and proper use of debt.

The skills and experience you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading and growing finance and accounting functions for global manufacturing or industrial automation companies with greater than 100 employees.
• Experience with US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards), and multiple currency environments.
• Chartered Accountants Ireland, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) qualifications preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities. Adaptable, resilient, and enjoys collaborating with individuals with diverse perspectives and personalities. Capable of engaging cross-functionally with all levels of the Organization including Senior Management and across all geographies.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway. What we can offer you:

• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Further Education Assistance Program
• Flexible Working Schedule

Work Environment Occasional work may be done in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Powder free gloves, face masks, hairnets, gowns, and shoe covers must be worn. Because smokers continue to shed thousands of smoke particles even hours after smoking a cigarette and these particles will damage our products, only non-smokers are permitted to enter or work in the cleanroom. As a result, the successful candidate must be a nonsmoker. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk. Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now! #J-18808-Ljbffr