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Associate Director, Accounting, Livingston
Client: IQVIA
Location: Livingston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
06a6bd367de3
Job Views:
8
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Overview
This role is suited for a highly motivated finance professional passionate about delivering results and developing people to reach their potential.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily financial operations, coordinate month-end activities with local accounting and finance teams, and take ownership of monthly reporting.
* Provide high-quality reporting and analysis for internal and external use.
* Ensure robust Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed.
* Develop systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Represent Accounting & Finance at internal and external audit meetings.
* Lead statutory audits, grant discussions with local authorities, and other external stakeholders as required.
* Sign off on SOX compliance for business units.
* Partner with regional management to advise and develop reporting processes.
* Coach and mentor staff to improve performance.
* Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, accounting policies, and procedures.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to build long-term relationships with non-financial stakeholders.
* Knowledge of financial systems such as Peoplesoft and Hyperion is advantageous.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
* High integrity and self-confidence.
* Continuous Process Improvement mindset.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified Accountant (CA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent by experience.
* 3-5 years of progressive PQE.
* Experience in or with Life Science or Manufacturing organizations is advantageous.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK now and in the future!
Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining expertise, technology, and analytics — fueling research & development solutions. We are committed to patients, sites, customers, and colleagues.
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