GSK
Biopharma
FinancialController
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“Financial Controller at GSK. Skills: Controllership, Financial reporting, SOX compliance. Manage and responsible for the performance of an assigned Market. Support/coordinate financial activities with other Finance functions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver right first-time reporting and analysis which is insightful; Supports the business to develop accurate plans in a controls and assurance environment; Deliver the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognised by industry, the profession and our people”
Industry & Context.
Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-10 years previous Finance experience in similar Controllership roles with exposure to Tax requirements, Fluent in English – both written and spoken
Nice to Have
Extensive post qualification experience as Finance Controller, preferably within a similar operating model and the same sector, Experience in working in financial accounting or auditing are preferred, Possess good Controllership/Finance experience including areas on financial accounting, reporting and statutory filing, master data maintenance, treasury, asset accounting, inter-company transactions, etc, Systems experience is preferred eg. SAP, Lumira, Power BI
What You'll Do.
Manage and responsible for the performance of an assigned Market
Support/coordinate financial activities with other Finance functions
Deliver Close and Control activities for APAC markets
Deliver complex accounting activities
Deliver right first-time reporting and analysis
Accountable for reporting of financial results
Manage financial month end review process
Perform variance analysis for Margins and Profitability
Owns the Market and Entity Balance Sheets
Ensure entities results are compliant with accounting standards
Accountable for MCF/SoX compliance
Support FD with Risk Mapping
Ensure business complies with internal/external financial control
Sign-off of management and statutory results
Responsible for inputs to financial audits
Manage stakeholders and other functions
Support LOC FC in annual activities
Lead and drive standardization
Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support/coordinate financial activities with other Finance functions; Facilitating month end meetings; Coordinating with all relevant parties; Participate and contribute into business reviews meetings; Manage stakeholders and other functions (e. g. Business leads, P2P, O2C, Stat & Tax etc.)
Communication Scope
Fluent in English – both written and spoken
Process & Methodology
Lead and drive standardization, Continuous Improvement initiatives, local or global projects
Full Job Description
**Job Purpose** The Financial Controller manages and is responsible for the performance of an assigned Market and their Finance/Controllership Team as well as responsible to support/coordinate financial activities with the other Finance functions. The Financial Controller will play a key role in creating a high performing team responsible for delivering Close and Control activities for APAC markets as well as deliver more complex accounting activities. Delivering right first-time reporting and analysis which is insightful and supports the business to develop accurate plans in a strong controls and assurance environment. The role helps to deliver the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognised by industry, the profession and our people” which underpins the GSK vision. **Key Responsibilities** * Accountable for the reporting of financial results for the entities they are responsible for, with commentaries including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow which is accurate and complete. * Manage all aspects of the financial month end review process, including OE and Headcount reporting requirements, facilitating month end meetings and coordinating with all relevant parties. * Perform variance analysis for Margins and Profitability, Operating expenses, Balance Sheet, review financial information against historical run rates and future growth plans. * Participate and contribute into business reviews meetings as appropriate * Owns the Market and Entity Balance Sheets including approval of reconciliations. * Ensure entities results are fully compliant with all relevant accounting standards, current best practice and any other regulations * Accountable for MCF/SoX compliance & risk mitigation plans/discussions. Support FD with Risk Mapping (RMCB) and maintaining risk register * Ensure business complies with all aspects of the internal / external financial control environment, including published accounting papers and policies * Sign-off of management and statutory
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