Hybrid Group Reporting Manager bei Kyowa Kirin International

Overview

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.

LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

The Group Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial results across the Kyowa Kirin International (KKI) group. This role ensures the timely and accurate delivery of internal and external reporting in compliance with IFRS and corporate policies. The role holder will drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis, and act as a key liaison between regional finance teams and senior leadership.

The Group Reporting Manager will lead and develop a transactional, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring robust financial governance. This role will also play a pivotal part in audit coordination, statutory reporting, and the implementation of new reporting tools and standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of the Group consolidation file, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Assistants and a graduate accountant, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee the coordination and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting submissions from affiliate controllers, ensuring alignment with Group expectations and deadlines.
• Present consolidated financial results to senior leadership and the Parent Company, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the external audit process, including planning, coordination, and resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure the robustness of the Group’s financial control environment, including documentation and compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, working papers, and note disclosures.
• Support Group Treasury Management activities, including cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Approve HQ payment runs and banking releases in line with delegated authority.
• Manage the preparation of documentation for Group insurance renewals and other corporate finance matters.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across the reporting function.
• Provide strategic input into finance transformation projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Chartered accountant with established experience post qualification
• Team Management skills (essential)
• Experience using Finance software package, Microsoft Dynamics knowledge desirable
• Good grasp of accounting principles
• Basic VAT understanding
• Excel & Word skills

Key Competencies specific to the role:

• Kyowa Kirin Core Competencies: Results Oriented, Sense of Urgency and Flawless in Execution.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Good people manager including the ability to motivate, grow and develop the team and ensure a happy
• productive working environment
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and become effective in them
• Good multi-tasker with time management skills to ensure tight timetables are constantly met and where possible exceeded.
• Ability to handle pressure situations

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.