Finance Manager - Inventory

IQVIA; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee inventory accounting and support financial operations. The role involves managing analyses, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and providing insights to improve financial procedures. With required qualifications including a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of accounting experience, the ideal candidate must have strong technical skills and effective communication abilities to build relationships across departments. This position offers the opportunity to make impactful financial decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.
• Ability to identify financial issues and develop mitigating actions.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Inventory Accounting activities and operations.
• Undertake financial analyses using reporting tools for accuracy.
• Oversee account reconciliation and resolve open items.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Influencing skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance or other ERP systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Finance Manager - Inventory page is loaded## Finance Manager - Inventorylocations: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1510012**Job Overview** Manage and support the activities, operations, and performance of the Inventory Accounting with the regional Accounting teams. Cross-Functional Liaison, act as an operational bridge between departments such as Finance, Procurement, and Materials Management. Develop and maintain global standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with Company Policy and best practice.**Essential Functions**• Undertake financial analyses for multiple business units by using a variety of reporting tools to ensure Inventory records are complete and accurate. Provide management with information of trends and results to enable corrective action, as well as a consolidated view of the portfolio • Finance lead for all system improvements and enhancements in the area of Inventory. • Maintain a detailed understanding of operating leader requirements and develop processes that will meet or exceed these requirements. Provide analysis of key data and identify trends to support and advise leaders • Establish reasonable internal controls and maintain adequate and current documentation of the systems of internal control. • Ensure that all processes and decisions are in line with IQVIA SOPs and local legal/statutory requirements. • Where applicable, ensure appropriate communication with all business partners & support business partners in financial decisions, if required. • Review financial systems, processes and procedures on an ongoing basis for further development of efficiencies. • Oversee timely completion of detailed account reconciliation and follow-up/resolve open items. • Participate in or manage Finance related projects as needed • Ensure compliance with internal financial accounting procedures and policies relevant to the scope of this role**Qualifications** • Bachelor's Degree Req • 7 years’ experience in accounting Req Or • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Req • Technical accounting skills. • Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance or other ERP system modules. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. • Strong analytical and numeracy skills. • Ability to identify financial issues, develop and execute mitigating actions. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Strong influencing skills • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more atIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.