Financial Accountant

Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day.

For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them.

Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team.

When you help us raise our profile, you help us reach more patients.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

💼 We’ve got your back: employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives

👶 Family comes first: life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay

🛍️ Perks you’ll actually use: product discounts 

💸 Pension Support: we contribute to your future

🌈 Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ownership of elements of the monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting and inter-company accounting
• Active role in submission of monthly group reporting requirements via Cognos and SAP BW
• Participation in the preparation of the annual budget & re-forecasting
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis and review against forecasted and budgeted targets
• Regular attendance at inter-departmental meetings
• Liaising with auditors and other professional advisors
• Proactively identifying areas for process improvements
• Active participation in ad-hoc projects

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• A relevant third level business qualification or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• SAP Experience would be desirable
• Experience with IFRS16 and accounting for leases would be desirable
• Previous experience in retail FMCG or preferably retail pharmacy would be desirable

About McCabes Pharmacy

McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, pioneering truly innovative services over the past 40 years. We are founded on values of compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are truly at the heart of what we do. The teams that serve our customers are central to our organisation. Our commitment to our staff is to enable them to develop their careers and to have as many opportunities to be the best they can be.

About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group

We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading community pharmacy chain; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions.

PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year.

PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies.

We strive to foster an open and inclusive environment, embracing applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our commitment lies in ensuring an accessible interview process for all candidates. If you require additional support or accommodations to attend an interview, we kindly encourage you to reach out to jobs@mccabespharmacy.ie