At Zentiva, we are a team of 5.400 unique talents bonded together by our common mission. We believe our diversity is a source of great energy and strength, and we create a work culture and ethics where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking for a balanced team across the company we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love.
We are seeking a Group Consolidation Manager for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in either the Czech Republic or Bulgaria. This role leads the consolidation team responsible for compiling, analyzing, and delivering timely and accurate financial and operational results for the Group and its entities. This role ensures compliance with IFRS and supports strategic financial initiatives, including mergers & acquisitions, alliances, and R&D arrangements. The manager collaborates closely with the broader Finance function to maintain high standards of financial reporting and governance.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and execution of the Group’s financial and operational reporting processes, system (Board), and timelines in close collaboration with Group Finance.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly consolidated financial statements, ensuring they are supported by insightful performance analysis tailored for senior business leaders.
Oversee the elimination of intercompany margins and ensure accurate reconciliation of intercompany transactions across all Group entities.
Provide expert guidance to Group subsidiaries on financial and operational reporting standards, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Ensure full and correct implementation of IFRS across the Group, including coordination and resolution of complex accounting issues
Manage accounting activities related to mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, collaboration agreements, and R&D arrangements, ensuring proper treatment under IFRS.
Support additional tasks as delegated by the Head of Group Accounting & Consolidation, within the agreed scope of responsibilities
Qualifications, required skills and experience:
University Degree in Economics or Finance, Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
10 years of finance experience and 3 years of people management experience on a global or regional role
Strong technical skills, experience with design and management of data structures, SAP R/3 and/or HANA and global reporting systems
Relevant experience in consolidation of accounts under IFRS, accounting methodology with an international group, possibly experience of accounting for acquisition of businesses
Ability to lead and develop a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and analytical skills as well as communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and drive process improvement initiatives across an organization.
Able to adapt to a dynamic business and work environment and manage multiple priorities required
Fluent in English
What is in it for you:
An opportunity to work for a successful international pharmaceutical company.
An opportunity to learn newest approaches in managing creative and highly adaptive business organizations.
Pleasant and dynamic working environment.
Continuous personal development.
An attractive compensation & benefits package.
Above standard social and benefit program.