Job Description

As Finance Business Partner, Associate Director for Ireland Animal Health Business, you will partner with the Ireland Managing Director and leadership team, shaping financial strategy, guiding key decisions, and helping drive sustainable business performance.

Ireland is now operating as a standalone market, giving this role strong visibility, ownership, and the chance to help define the local finance agenda while representing Ireland at regional leadership forums.

What you’ll do

• Partner closely with senior leaders to influence strategy and decision‑making

• Own financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Ireland

• Translate financial insight into clear, commercial actions

• Lead hands‑on financial analysis and support business development initiatives

• Manage financial controls, governance, and audit engagement

• Represent Ireland within regional finance and leadership forums

• Lead the local finance function, including coaching and developing talent

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, or controlling

• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders

• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, fast‑moving environment

• Able to balance detail with big‑picture thinking

• Curious, adaptable, and commercially minded

Nice to have but not essential:

• Pharmaceutical experience or regulatory industry experience

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Business Decisions, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, Financial Controlling, Influential Communications, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulated Industries

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For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines, and technologies. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one is like we do.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

05/6/2026

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