Financial Controller - Fixed Term Contract

At VWR, we enable science. From classrooms to hospitals to research and production facilities, VWR provides the products, services and solutions that make science happen all over the world. VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is the leading global independent provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers. With sales in excess of $4.3 billion in 2015, VWR enables science for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education, government and healthcare industries. With more than 160 years of experience, VWR has cultivated a value proposition delivering product choice, operational excellence and differentiated services to improve our customers' productivity from research to production. VWR's differentiated services provide innovative, flexible and customized solutions from scientific research services to custom-manufactured chemical blends. Our dedicated team of more than 9,300 associates is focused on supporting scientists, medical professionals and production engineers to achieve their goals. VWR International currently has a requirement for a full-time Financial Controller to cover a Maternity Leave role in our Dublin office. The Financial Controller is responsible for delivering the financial planning and reporting to enable the VWR International business to continue to deliver profitable growth. The position sits on the local SLT and as such is jointly responsible for delivery of business performance and strategy. They should also be able to provide appropriate advice to support business decision making. The Financial Controller is responsible for the operation of an efficient and professional finance function to provide solid financial information, accurate financial reporting and a strong control and compliance environment  and as part of this  leads a team of Finance associates. KEY TASKS - MAJOR JOB DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES Key member of the local Senior Leadership Team, identifies and analyses business requirements and the implications of same Responsible for all external statutory reporting and internal financial reporting requirements of VWR International in territory; Responsible for internal operational business reporting to enable performance monitoring planning and development of the business in line with strategy; Co-ordination and completion of month end close management information, US parent group reporting information and US GAAP adjustments Sole responsibility for integrity of financial statements - transaction posting to general ledger, cost centre hierarchy and general ledger account maintenance, reporting accuracy, balance sheet and financial controls Ensures regional fiscal compliance in all areas of taxation including but not limited to VAT/VIES/Intrastat returns, payroll taxes  and corporation tax; Management of credit control function to deliver improved collections, working capital and manage credit risk; Delivery of SOX compliance in the  financial reporting environment including but not limited to completion of SOX audits and monitoring and control of the same; Main contact with bankers and auditors as necessary; Administration of company secretarial matters in territory to ensure all aspects of company registrations are met and reported as necessary; Leads a team of Finance associates including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions Manages all aspects of team administration, development and recruitment to include interviews, training, performance appraisals and attendance amongst other areas; Reviews and approves payroll runs to ensure accuracy Other duties as assigned SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Business degree and qualified Accountant with two to three years proven experience in a similar role in a multinational or a large company environment Proven experience of working through complex financial issues with little direction Previous people management experience IT Literate - Lotus Notes, SAP, Athena, Qlikview and Workday Numerate, accurate and excellent attention to detail Strong leadership skills and leads team by example