Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist (Grants)

Location: Cork, Barnahely

Working mode: Hybrid, 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for contract extension)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

Imagine your next project as Grants Co-ordinator at Janssen Sciences Ireland, Cork. Janssen Sciences Ireland established operations in Ringaskiddy in 2005. It produces biomedicines for both the treatment of immune related diseases and new cancer treatments. This position will act as a Finance Specialist (Grants) to the site operations. The purpose of this position will be to take responsibility for and manage a caseload of grant programs. Along with managing overall grant efforts, documenting payments and expenditure, optimizing the grant administration process, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, reviewing grant proposals, managing grant databases, and preparing financial reports. Your skills and expertise in successful grants management will aid our organization in serving the public by securing continuous funding, improving business opportunities through effective funding programs, and executing meaningful projects.

roles and responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and govern financial reviews of grants with business partners.

• Support all major financial forecasting cycles (Business Plan, Quarterly updates, and Long-Range Financial Plan).

• Work with business partners to gather necessary data and supporting documents for independent audit checks and validation procedures.

• Maintains a flexible approach to address issues innovatively and proactively.

• Provides the Business Development and Proposal teams with grant estimates for RFP development.

• Develop, enhance, and implement models to improve the financial reporting for grants. 

• Responsible for communication of status of budget and contract with key internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner. Also responsible for the timely communication of issues to stakeholders that could impact grant timelines.

• Maintains an electronic system for filing executed agreements and relevant correspondence for prompt retrieval and tracking relevant dates.

how to succeed

qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Qualified or part qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant.

• A minimum or 5 years finance experience / have a strong financial acumen. 

• Must have demonstrated ability in negotiation skills, financial management skills and effective communication and relationship management abilities.

• High level of project management, administrative and organizational ability (including capacity to contribute to budget planning, procurement and other financial aspects associated with the operation of the IDA Grants Office) particularly in relation to the management and negotiations. 

• Experience handling multiple grants simultaneously and ability to take ownership of assigned grants and to meet or exceed deadlines.

• Motivated to work in a constantly changing environment, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and flexibility.

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel, SharePoint, and email, Knowledge of Grant preparations.

• Knowledge and practical experience of the funding environment particularly in the areas of proposal development and post claim support and management.

key proficiencies:

• Results driven with a strong ownership and accountability for deliverables

• Strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Accuracy with attention to detail, proven track record in financial business environment.

• Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic approach.

• Ability to build effective business relationships

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Janssen is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Janssen

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  sara.marsalo@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.