We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join the FP&A team on a 6-month fixed term contract. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in a high‑impact transformation project within the FP&A team, focused on updating and optimising the organisation’s Hyperion environment to reflect structural, process, and data changes resulting from the implementation of a new ERP system. This is a hands‑on, analytical, and systems‑focused role suited to someone who thrives in fast‑moving project environments and can bridge finance, technology, and operations
ResponsibilitiesCross‑functional collaboration: partner with Finance, IT, and external consultants to ensure smooth integration and testing
Testing & validation: develop and execute UAT plans, validate data flows, and troubleshoot issues in the Hyperion planning system
Reporting enhancements: update management reporting packs, dashboards, and automated outputs to reflect the new system landscape
FP&A process optimisation: ensure budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows remain efficient and accurate during and after the transition.
Documentation & knowledge transfer: Produce clear documentation and support training for FP&A and wider finance users
This individual will also support monthly reporting, the quarterly business review and the annual budget, support the forecast process and provide analytical support for Senior Finance Management & at all levels up to the Executive team.
Working closely with Accounting on the month end and quarter end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, etc.
Completing ad hoc analysis and decision support related to the overall organization
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
A minimum of five years of experience post qualification with strong systems accounting and financial planning and analysis experience
Strong planning and analytical skills, including superior financial modelling, Excel, and financial database systems skills / knowledge (Hyperion Planning, or similar).
Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a structured way
Ability to translate technical system changes into clear business impacts
Strong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to work with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional and business boundaries.
Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry is an advantage
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Minimum of five years post-qualification experience in systems accounting and FP&A
- Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
- Experience with financial database systems, e.g., Hyperion Planning or similar
- Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
- Ability to translate technical system changes into clear business impacts
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry
What We Do
Alkermes focuses on the development of innovative medicines that seek to address unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness, addiction, and cancer. As a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, we apply our scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease. We are inspired by some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time to help advance innovation with the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients. Beyond our important mission of developing medicines, we believe it is our responsibility to take a holistic approach as we seek to support patients, caregivers, and broader impacted communities. In this context we also work to help support and enhance the systems through which these complex diseases are treated. We are committed to patient engagement, disease education and awareness, and advocacy for important policies that support equitable access to quality treatment. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. See our Community Guidelines: https://www.alkermes.com/social-community-guidelines
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