Full job description The role is part of the Account to Report team, leading a team to execute accurate and timely financial accounting activities for multiple entities in the CSL Behring and CSL Vifor organisations, including (but not restricted to): leading and mentoring a team; overseeing finance data management; planning and budgeting activities; providing guidance for complex transactions; overseeing group and local audits and delivering local statutory reports. The role has a focus on continuous improvement, supporting ATR projects and initiatives, and supporting the wider Finance organisation as a key contact for escalated issues.

This role will report into the Associate Director, Head of Financial Accounting, CSL Behring and have 6 Direct Reports.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

*Lead the Financial Accounting team to deliver accurate and timely execution of Financial Accounting activities in adherence to the Group financial timetable.
*Oversee the activities of the Financial Accounting team, including quality review, managing work assignment, and ensuring adherence to the compliance & control framework, including timely updates of financial data and completion of all activities required for planning and budgeting.
*Support the wider finance team with the reporting, reconciliation and analysis of key financial metrics, including plasma cost and commercial gross to net sales.
*Manage group and local audits and statutory reporting for responsible entities, leading the end-to-end ATR process and tracking deliverables.
*Balance sheet and cash flow forecasting / budgeting, including support of transacting in planning system.
*Manage team performance against KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements) defined as part of the service management framework.
*Lead, motivate and develop employees within the team including long-term talent development and succession planning. Manage performance with a focus on meeting service agreements and continuously enhancing Finance staff, while role modelling CSL Values.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree in related field desirable.
*Professional accounting certification required.
*7+ years’ relevant experience in a multi-national company.
*2-5 years’ supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience.
*Good Microsoft Office skills - in particular Excel and Word.
*Results orientated and results driven individual who takes ownership and works independently.
*Effective communication skills, persuasive, pragmatic and flexible.
*Previous experience of SAP desirable.
*History of process improvement in prior roles.
*Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

** Hybrid Working model - 3 days per week in Liverpool office)