JOB PURPOSE: Reporting into the Projects & Business Support Manager this role will lead a team and provide direction/support in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Treasury and Intercompany Accounts. The primary responsibility of the Senior Finance Analyst will be to ensure that all of the aforementioned finance functions are managed and controlled effectively. This position will also contribute to maintaining a process that will facilitate early identification of cost reduction opportunities and cultivate a lean culture within the team to drive standardization and efficiencies. Primary Duties & Responsibilities People Management • Responsible for up to 8 direct reports. • Responsible for providing direction and support to the members of the team • Responsible for the professional development of all team members. • Responsible for ensuring all department members are trained adequately. • Responsible for performing performance appraisals for all direct reports. Lead DePuy Ireland AP & AR Sub Ledger/General Ledger Accounting • Accounts Payable ? Management of day-to-day AP duties ? Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum efficiencies are being achieved regarding invoice processing, payments & 3rd Party/Intercompany creditor reconciliations • Accounts Receivable ? Management of day-to-day AR duties ? Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum efficiencies are being achieved regarding invoice/statement generation, receipt of payments & Trade/Intercompany debtor reconciliations • Coordinate cut-off procedures to achieve accurate month end reporting. • Intercompany Accounting ? Responsible for adherence to all BRAVO etc reporting requirements in relation to intercompany activity Lead Treasury & Cash Management • Treasury and Cash Management for DePuy Ireland. • Work with J&J Regional Cash Management to ensure adequate funding to meet payment obligations. • Streamline manual payment processes (cheque & on-line) Business Planning • Provide assistance as required in annual Business Planning cycle Process Improvements & Cost Reductions • Implement Lean transactional accounting. • Seek to continuously improve processes and introduce automation in finance processes • Identify any potential cost savings / cost reduction programs across departments. SOX and Audit Compliance • Liaise with external and internal auditors • DCM review for all cycles relevant to the role • Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with all SOX and internal J&J control guidelines J.D. Edwards System • Implement system enhancements within the General Ledger. • Continuously improving controls, including edit reports and system access. Business Teams • Participate in both DePuy & MD&D cross-functional teams as required by the business. Miscellaneous • Perform any other duties as required from time to time. • To adhere to the company’s procedures at all times. • Ensure all quality and health & safety policies are adhered to. Key Competencies Required • Results orientation • Planning and organizing skills • Effective communicator • High initiative • Excellent time management skills • Facilitator • Judgment & Tact • Multi tasking skills Essential Criteria Required 1. Minimum 4/5 years relevant prior experience in a financial accounting role within a multinational company & specifically the areas of AP, AR, Treasury & VAT. 2. People Management experience would be essential for this role. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and willing to work in a flexible environment. 4. Qualified Accountant (preferably CIMA / ACA). 5. Good personal computer skills - ideally Microsoft Office. 6. Experience on a computerized accounting package – ideally JD EDWARDS