Cost Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of the Engineering Project Delivery Team, this contract position is responsible for Financial Management of a large portfolio of Engineering projects within our Little Island site.  These activities include but are not limited to:

GENERAL ACTIVITIES:

• Lead the management of spend for a portfolio of Engineering projects in accordance with the Financial Cycle (BP, JU, NU)
• Assist the preparation of cost estimates for Capital approval of Engineering Projects.
• Cost Estimation (creation, tracking, updating, auditing vs actual costs, forecasting)
• Reporting & Risk Management of departmental spend plan.
• Managing interdepartmental cost transfers
• Collaborating with both onsite & offshore finance partners
• Collaborating with & influencing management and stakeholders.
• Supporting Change Control process or Scheduling activities as required.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out routine and non-routine tasks delegated by the Manager according to appropriate procedures, values and standards.
• Compliance with Finance and general site procedures at all times
• Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP
• Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times.
• Retrospective review of project cost performance Vs project goals and lessons learned.
• Participate in and lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES / INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION:

• Report to Principal Project Delivery Engineer/Engineering Manager
• Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate an environment of open communication.
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Initiative and motivation
• Share ideas and suggestions for improvement and encourage others to do the same.
• To work as a strategic partner with all other departments within the company.

ORGANISATIONAL INTERFACES:

• Interface at with all site departments, Finance, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, MSAT, Commissioning/Qualification and Training departments.
• Contact with other J&J sites, offshore teams and external suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• Third level qualification in Business, Finance, Engineering or Science.

DESIRABLE:

• Qualification in Finance or relevant financial experience.
• Experience of SAP, LIM’s and/or other business systems
• Excellent level of administrative skills and knowledge of all Microsoft office applications
• Experience of cost control within a GMP regulated environment.
• Experience/Qualification in Project Management
• High level of organization, planning and facilitation skills.
• Experience of working in an Engineering team in a multinational corporate environment.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV howie.leahy@peglobal.net

****Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****