Financial Accounting Manager in Hatfield

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and strong financial controls while maintaining full compliance with local legislation, tax requirements, and SOX standards. It oversees key accounting activities such as balance sheet analysis, fixed asset reporting, working capital forecasting, and preparation of financial information for management. The position reviews payroll outputs for accuracy, advises on payroll matters, and liaises with tax and HR teams on payroll-related matters. It also acts as a key contact for internal and external auditors, supports policy and process improvements, collaborates with global service centers, and provides guidance to employees on travel and expense policies to maintain a well-controlled and efficient finance environment.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and this role will make an impact through the following responsibilities:

• Statutory Reporting
  • Prepare and submit with accuracy and in a timely manner the submission of information/returns as required by the Health authorities and other statutory/regulatory/trade association bodies as appropriate.
  • Focus on the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth returns and calculations.
  • Support and be a contact point for internal and external auditors, review policies, processes and procedures following audit reviews and revise accordingly.
  • Continually review legislation and regulations that affect the working environment and provide a strong gatekeeping service for financial reporting and controls including SOX.
• Payroll
  • Review outputs of the Payroll Manager and liaise with Human Relations and tax authorities on payroll and benefits issues and ensure all required statutory documentation is filed and up to date.
  • Prepare payroll budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepare payroll related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Accounting
  • Prepare and analyse key balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare net working capital forecasts and track against forecast/budget, review fixed asset/capital expenditure.
  • Prepare accurate and relevant financial data to all levels of Management as required.
• Other
  • Prepare supporting data for in-scope local insurance policies in accordance with global policies.
  • Support and participate in other Finance sub-teams in projects as required to ensure cohesive team building.
  • Liaise activities with GIS centres related to statutory accounting/accounts receivable/accounts payable/indirect tax.

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:

• ACA Qualified accountant
• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency of Microsoft Excel skills and experience
• Ability to manage relationships across multiple countries
• Self-motivated and able to work independently but also a strong team player
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage own time effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate to non-finance professionals
• Excellent people skills

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include:

• Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
• Competitive compensation package
• Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
• Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes
• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life cover
• Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be.

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognising that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.