[Hiring] Manager, Financial Planning & Performance Delivery @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Manager, Financial Planning & Performance Delivery executes Working-Day (WD), In Year Budget Management (IYBM) across the most complex spend areas, applying deep judgement to resolve cross-template issues and ensure cycle integrity. The role partners closely with Category Leads and FP&A Systems & Data to drive process reliability and material improvements. This role reports to the Financial Planning & Performance Lead within the FP&A Operations organization.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Execute Working-Day (WD) cycle tasks in line with governed timelines and freeze rules.
• Perform assigned activities within the In-Year Budget Management (IYBM) process, including forecast updates and snapshot preparation.
• Support preparation and data readiness for annual budget cycles.
• Review purchase order (PO) coding for accuracy and alignment with project, category and GL structures.
• Prepare, validate and reconcile forecasting templates and driver-based inputs.
• Maintain exception logs, identify anomalies and escalate appropriately.
• Partner with Category Leads on application of planning rules and methods.
• Coordinate with FP&A Data & Technology on metadata alignment, workflow readiness and system updates.
• Independently interpret nuanced judgement areas and resolve complex data or template issues.
• Own resolution of cross-template and cross-function issues during WD and IYBM.
• Advise Category Leads on risks, exceptions or method/process improvements.
• Lead significant optimization and automation initiatives in partnership with FP&A Systems & Data.

Qualifications

• Relevant financial or management qualification (bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Data/Analytics or related field) required.
• Strong experience in FP&A, accounting or planning operations.
• Deep understanding of forecasting mechanics, WD discipline and data flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with Oracle EPM and enterprise planning systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including to our headquarters in Dublin.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid vacation.