Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity 

The Finance team based at our global headquarters in Northwich are looking for a Finance Manager to join our global team. You will work with finance team at various Dechra locations. This would be an ideal role for someone who enjoys every element of finance from management accounts, balance sheet controls and forecasting.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Design own and deliver financial planning and analysis processes including forecast and budget processes for the sites and at the consolidated DMS entity level, whilst aligning to Dechra standards and expectations.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the month-end closing processes for DMS entities functions, including the reporting processes and outputs into group finance.  Work closely with the site finance leads and teams to build trusted and productive relationships.
• Identify and implement improvements of core financial processes.
• Produce insightful commentary into current performance and future actions required.
• Work with key business stakeholders across the DMS business to help them utilize financial performance drivers and improve financial planning, control and governance processes.
• Design and implement best practice controls and KPI’s for manufacturing and financial control. Lead on Risk Management and Financial Control.
• Liaise and support key Dechra projects and programmes to support the wider business goals.
• Develop business cases for investments, capital expenditure and other projects. Support overarching governance processes.
• Perform balance sheet reviews of sites and advise on financial control.
• Support the wider business agenda within DMS to ensure delivery across the five pillars: people, delivery, safety, cost, and quality.
• Ensure effective communication of, and alignment to, the Dechra Values.
• Manage the divisional Management Accountant and developing the person in role.
• Deputize for the Head of Finance.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Ability to analyze and clearly communicate.
• Process thinker.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills on an international level.
• Be a self-starter with resilience.
• Business economics/finance (master or bachelor + degree equivalent) preferred.
• Recognized Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Relevant working experience in a business control position within a manufacturing organisationn would be beneficial but not required.
• Significant experience with financial analysis and reporting on KPI’s.
• Experience of working in and with diverse cultures.
• Working knowledge of Hyperion and HFM would be useful but not needed.

About the Company

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics. 

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success. 

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC