Finance Development Program, Specialist
Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.
Program Opportunity and Objectives:
Horizon’s Finance Development Program is a 3-year rotational program providing aspiring finance professionals the opportunity to accelerate the development of their business and technical skills. Participants will learn the “Horizon way” of operating principles and values to help them successfully contribute to Horizon and grow their career.
In this program you will:
- Establish comprehensive working knowledge of different areas of finance through 9 to 12-month rotations
- Learn how to prioritize and manage multiple projects, objectives and deadlines
- Enhance your knowledge and perspective of technical/business information through formal learning and on-the-job experience
- Broaden your perspective and develop an enterprise mindset by working cross-functionally in a matrix global environment
Rotation Summaries:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare, analyze, and report monthly results compared to plan, forecasts and prior year for key functional leaders in support of managing their budgets.
- Develop and publish reports & presentations including analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual results versus variance to plan, forecast and prior year including identifying key variance drivers and insightful commentaries.
- Provide consolidation and decision support analysis to leadership and business partners in planning for the next fiscal year, including running current P&L reports, performing scenario and trade-off analyses, income statement consolidation & analysis, balance sheet and cash flow reviews and headcount.
- Support the annual plan and quarterly forecast process for functional teams including Project Spend.
Accounting
- Participate in month/year-end close activities, including preparing, reviewing and assessing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and allocations to ensure all Horizon Therapeutics financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to General Ledger accounts; assists with maintenance of strong internal controls and process documentation.
- Provides relevant, accurate, and timely data and information that anticipates and exceeds internal and external customer needs.
Other 9 to 12-month rotations will be based on business needs and program participants’ interest. Additional rotational areas include:
- Internal Audit
- Investor Relations
- Tax
- Treasury
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Completion of a finance or accounting degree.
- Target GPA: 3.0/4.0 or greater (no minimum required).
- 0 to 3 years of prior industry/work experience, including internships.
- Must have strong planning, project management, communication and organization skills.
- Ability to seize feedback and provide clear direction is essential.
- Flexibility to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities.
- Proficient in other Microsoft Office programs.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
Growth
- Manages Ambiguity
- Strategic Mindset
- Demonstrates Self-awareness
- Cultivates Innovation
- Develops Talent
Accountability
- Drives Results
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
Transparency
- Courage
- Collaboration
- Instills Trust
Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department.