Finance Manager SPC Ireland

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn. We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve.

We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries. At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

The Finance Manager will lead the finance function for Specialty and Primary Care UK and Ireland operations, providing strategic direction, robust financial stewardship, and effective leadership to ensure compliance, growth, and operational excellence. This senior role is pivotal in driving business performance, supporting commercial objectives, and maintaining best-in-class financial practices within the country.

• Strong business acumen, acting as a strategic business partner to country leadership, supporting commercial decisions through financial insight and analysis.
• Oversee all financial activities within the country including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting. Working with the wider UK finance team for accounting, tax and treasury.
• Establish and optimize processes as needed, leveraging new technologies
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives and local business needs.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, corporate policies, and industry regulations, including SOX and GDPR where applicable
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, banks, and other stakeholders, in close collaboration with the UK accounting team
• Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing effective controls and mitigation strategies.

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification not necessary but will be considered as an asset.

• 5-7 years post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or FMCG industries.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organisation and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Change management and adaptability
• Ethical integrity and professionalism
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.