Manager, Consolidations
West Pharmaceutical Services
Manager, Consolidations
Requisition ID:
69600
Date:
Apr 28, 2025
Location:
Exton, Pennsylvania, US
Department:
Finance
Description:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
**Job Summary**
The Manager, Consolidations will be responsible for global financial consolidation activities of 40 plus entities around the globe as well as general ledger and financial reporting for Corporate functions. The individual in this role is required to have in-depth accounting knowledge at the Corporate level, **extensive experience with SAP and Hyperion** , and the ability to solve complex accounting issues. This position regularly interacts with other Corporate departments.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Active/Integral member of the Finance team focused on driving standardization, simplification and process improvements
+ Manage the Monthly Close timeline, ensuring global deadlines are met and in accordance with SEC reporting requirements
+ Coordinate the global consolidation process, working closely with our individual legal entity contacts across all regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and South America
+ Own Hyperion and Blackline systems, serving as Business Administrator and subject matter expert. Provide support for users and assist in meeting external and internal reporting needs.
+ Participate in projects as needed, providing consolidation support for system implementations and changes in the business
+ Perform and review month-end closing activities, inclusive of month-end reports, journal entries both within the local SAP ledger for the Corporate business unit as well as in Hyperion for top-side consolidation items, and required items to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to defined standards
+ Manage one direct report, overseeing and developing Senior Accountant, Finance
+ Provide critical interface with controllership, tax, treasury and FP&A teams
+ Interact with cross-functional teams that include , operations, investor relations, legal, human resources, internal and external audit, and others, as necessary
+ Work in collaboration with the External Reporting and Technical Accounting team in supporting all quarterly and annual external reporting requirements, specifically as it relates to the completeness and accuracy of all underlying consolidated financial results
+ Work closely with our IT function, leveraging past experiences to enhance our Corporate close process and streamlining our monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities
+ Analyze Corporate department spending variances and assist in the Corporate budgeting process
+ Analyze consolidated financials to support accurate financial reporting
**Additional Responsibilities**
+ Support audit requests
+ Improve internal controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
+ Safeguard confidential information
+ Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
+ Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
**Education**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
**Work Experience**
+ 7-8 years relevant experience required
+ Candidate requires private industry experience in multinational manufacturing companies, including experience in consolidation role
+ Significant, hands-on transactional experience with ERP and consolidation systems, preferably SAP and HFM
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Strong understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
+ Strong knowledge of and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
+ Ability to understand problems, collect & summarize data, establish facts and draw conclusions
+ Analytical skills inclusive of the ability to review financial results and identify anomalies
+ Must be able to identify and implement necessary process and system updates to meet business needs
+ Proven track record of working in a team in environment with a variety of departments
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate well within a global organization
+ Ability to develop enhanced reporting, meeting business needs and providing efficiency and clarity
+ Working knowledge of emerging technologies and tools, such as AI and RPA
+ Quality-driven and focus on process improvement
+ Unquestioned integrity, moral character, ethics and values - one whom an organization can trust without reservation
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and escalate issues
**License and Certifications**
+ Active CPA license required
**Travel Requirements**
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
**Physical Requirements**
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
**Additional Requirements**
+ Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
+ Use written and oral communication skills
+ Read and interpret data, information and documents
+ Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
+ Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritize
+ Ability to make work independently and sound decision making
+ Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
+ Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
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