Senior Manager, Financial Accounting

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)