THE POSITION Join our team as the External Reporting Manager, where you will be responsible for external accounting and reporting, including Voluntary Scheme reporting, for three legal entities. You'll provide financial insights and solutions to stakeholders, senior management and BI corporate, supporting our operational strategy. You will be the delegate for the Head of FACT on all External Reporting topics as well as managing a small team. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the completion of statutory accounts for the UK & Ireland as well as accounts under German GAAP. - Lead the external audit process to meet statutory and corporate requirements. - Liaise with BI's group auditors and advisors. - Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of financial statements. - Ensure financial reporting and advice comply with financial processes, accounting guidelines and SOPs. - Provide accounting insights and ad-hoc reporting to support the Tax Manager and Group Functions & Accounting Manager. - Lead, manage, and develop team performance through coaching, training, feedback and development support. - Actively participate in the FACT Leadership Team. REQUIREMENTS - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with significant post-qualification experience. - Extensive experience in Finance, Accounting, and External Reporting, which will be applied to the business of the ROPU. - Proficient in SAP ERP, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Apply Boehringer accounting practices and policies, either Corporate or operational. - Expertise in UK and German GAAP accounting standards. - High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong prioritization and communication skills. - Proven leadership in process and team development. - Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a benefit, an audit and accountancy background is desirable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.