Finance Manager

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 to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the business.

• Produce insightful commentary into current performance and future actions required, offering clear guidance to support decision-making.

• Work with key business stakeholders across the DMS business to help them utilise 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. Take the 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.  

• Manage the divisional Management Accountant providing guidance and development to ensure continuous improvement in their role.

• Deputise for the Head of Finance in their absence ensuring continuity and effective leadership.

• Ensure effective communication and alignment to the Dechra Values. 

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:

• Degree in Business Economics or Finance (Master’s or Bachelor’s equivalent) is preferred.
• Recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities, especially in an international context.
• Relevant experience in a business control role within a manufacturing organisation.
• Extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs).

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Hyperion and HFM. 

Additional Information:

• Occasional global travel may be required with this role. 

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