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David Gilheaney

Maynooth Kildare,Ireland

Summary

CIMA Qualified Accountant with 23 years' experience of accounting experience in various roles working in US Multinational companies in both UK and Ireland.


Versatile Project Lead with knack for steering complex projects to successful completion. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, optimising processes, and delivering impactful results. Achieved significant improvements in project timelines and budget management through innovative problem-solving.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

S4 Hanna Finance Project Lead Kazakhstan

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
07.2024 - Current

Pfizer Inc as an American Multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology corporation based in New York City. The company was established in 1849. Pfizer develops and produces medicines and Vaccines for immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology.


  • Current Project: Finance PMO deployment Lead of new S4 Hanna Legal entity in Kazakhstan 2024 -
  • Participation in Solution Confirmation works shops to ensure Local Operating model is compliant with US GAAP and Statutory IFRS requirements
  • Co-ordinating finance system set-up across multiple different finance functions
  • Co-ordinating go live and Hypercare Support finance go live wave 1
  • Co-ordinating second phase of the Project finance set-up of supply chain, Order to cash, Inventory accounting, Transfer Pricing, and Inter-Company Operations and master data
  • S4 Hanna Upgrade, Global Material Ledger lead
  • S4 Hanna Review of Innovation opportunities Material Ledger, Mark-up Reporting, and Inter-Company
  • S4 Hanna Global Upgrade focus on Material Ledger, Mark-up Reporting, and Inter-Company
  • Worked on S4 Hanna roll out of over the project life Cycle Including cut-over activities for Material Ledger Ensured all material ledger deliverables and key milestone are meet over the project life cycle
  • Worked successful across different finance and digital teams on Inventory data conversion
  • Managed cross functional co-ordination across multiple different teams in manufacturing, Commercial and supply point finance teams to ensure compressive testing BV testing was performed on the S4
  • Innovation roll out of Fiori Apps designed to support Inventory accounting

S4 Hanna 2022 – 2024 Global Material Ledger Lead

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • S4 Hanna Review of Innovation opportunities Material Ledger,
  • S4 Hanna Global Upgrade focus on Material Ledger, Mark-up Reporting, and Inter-Company
  • Worked on S4 Hanna roll out of over the project life Cycle Including cut-over activities for Material Ledger
  • Ensured all material ledger deliverables and key milestone are meet over the project life cycle.
  • Worked successful across different finance and digital teams on Inventory data conversion.
  • Managed cross functional co-ordination across multiple different teams in manufacturing, Commercial and supply point finance teams to ensure compressive testing BV testing was performed on the S4 including product costing.
  • Innovation roll out of Fiori Apps designed to support Inventory accounting

ERP Finance project Manager Covid Product Launch

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • Project management finance role supporting the Covid Vaccine product Launch
  • Key role in ensuring system readiness and master data set-up in GBS process areas such 02C; Credit Risk; Material Master; Customer and vendor master
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
  • Managed milestone plans and key project deliverables
  • Supported on Cut-over planning and execution and Hypercare Support
  • Integrated new finance SAP functionality into existing finance systems for improved functionality and ensured revenue recognition was complaint with company policy

SAP Finance project manager M & A and Divestiture

Pfizer Inc
Dublin Leinster, Leinster
04.2010 - 07.2023
  • M & A and Divestitures - Wyeth/PCH/Hospira/Upjohn
  • Supported Merger and Acquisitions in a project management role
  • Provided project management support
  • Worked on Integration of Hospira and Wyeth business with focus on inventory accounting, Inter-company, and mark-up reporting
  • Ensured global Macro step plans were translated into detail project delivery plans
  • Worked with SMEs on Mile-stone plans and key project deliverables
  • Supported on Cut-over planning and execution and Hypercare Support
  • Supported on INEB set-up and balance sheet crave out activities.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.

ERP SAP Finance Project Manager

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Worked on the Finance role out SAP to Multiply EMEA and AFME markets
  • This encompassed the full project cycle
  • Support in Project management and solution design for key areas such as Inventory Accounting; Order2Cash; Intercompany; Fixed Asset and capital project accounting; Mark-up reporting and Material Master
  • Supported on testing and data conversion
  • Supported on Cut-over planning and execution and Hypercare Support
  • Supported on supply point rationalisation and new entity set-up focus on finance areas such as Inter-company
  • This involved testing of financial flows and postings and IC master data set-up
  • Managed the down-stream impacts on inventory accounting reporting and system set-up on commercial affiliates
  • Managed milestone plans and key project deliverables
  • Supported on Cut-over planning and execution and Hypercare Support
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.

Inventory accounting Team Lead

Pfizer Inc
07.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed the centralisation and consolidation of the European Accounting process into the GFS Shared service centre Dublin
  • European team lead for Inventory Accounting and Mark-up reporting
  • Complex issue resolution of inventory accounting issues
  • Continuous improvement initiatives for inventory accounting with focus on new reports and process streamlining
  • GRIR Clean up and Continuous improvement project
  • Mark-up and transfer price reporting
  • PPV, MUV and revaluation Analysis
  • Quarterly distressed Reporting
  • Core responsibilities support key process (Month end close: Inventory reporting: Forecast preparation: Maintenance of internal control environment: Leadership and support of Internal and External audit

Oracle Finance SME ERP Deployments

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
02.2006 - 06.2007
  • Worked on the Finance roll out of Oracle to EMEA France; Italy and Germany markets.
  • This encompassed the full project cycle from solution confirmation as well as extensive testing pf the R2R Oracle Reporting Solution
  • Supported as an SME in GL code block and GL account balances conversion for US GAAP and Statutory reporting
  • Supported on Cut-over planning, hyper-care issue management and post go live stability stability
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

GL accountant

Pfizer Inc
Dublin, Leinster
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • US GAPP monthly and Year end reporting financial reporting UK
  • Monthly Balance sheet analytical review
  • UK Monthly flash sales reporting and reconciliations
  • UK Local GAPP statutory reporting
  • Supported on internal and external requirements and engagement with Auditors
  • Supported on US GAAP Quarterly and Year end submission to the US Consolidations group in New York for all UK Entities
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual closing documents for timely audits.
  • Provided crucial support to external auditors during year-end audit sessions.
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations by maintaining accurate records.
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Accountant - Management Accountant

York International Systems
Basildon, United Kingdom
05.2002 - 09.2003

York International were a USA based Multi Divisional Global manufacturing organisation which supplied HVACR Refrigeration and Ventilation systems as well as services to industrial, Commercial and Military Sectors.


  • Preparing Monthly Accounts for Seven Divisions – Combined Turnover £70m PA.
  • Fixed Asset reporting
  • Analysis of financial performance of business units
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for each business unit
  • Consolidation of month end accounts in Hyperion
  • Management of Capital projects Contract system
  • Maintenance of General Ledger System
  • Inter-company reconciliations
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Central Billing - Allocation of monthly overhead costs across the business
  • Reason for leaving: Relocating to Ireland

Assistant Manufacturing Accountant

Textron Fastening Systems
Welwyn Garden City , United Kingdom
11.2000 - 03.2002

US based manufacturing company with 51,000 employees in 40 Countries. In Textron Inc annual turnover of approximately $12 billion per annum. Clients included Ford; Chrysler; Leading Computer and Aircraft Manufacturers.


  • Capital Expenditure control from the initiation of the Capital authorization request to the completion of the project
  • Assessing the financial viability of proposed projects
  • Maintenance of the existing fixed assets reporting system and assist in the implementation of a new fixed asset SAP module system including capital budget reporting
  • Liaison with Capital Project Managers on the progress of projects and expenditure against budget
  • Daily reporting of productivity achievements by business units
  • Assistance with weekly reporting manufacturing performance by business units
  • Monthly reporting of key performance indicators for the company and divisional group
  • Various Month end close reporting tasks
  • Reason for leaving: Left to concentrate on CIMA exams and look for a role offering more experience and responsibility.

Assistant Accountant

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust
Holborn London, United Kingdom
08.1999 - 11.2000
  • Analysis and preparation of Monthly and year end Private Patient accounts
  • Cash Flow Forecasting Analysis
  • Preparing Monthly VAT returns and VAT management
  • Monitoring of Capital Project Budgets and Expenditure
  • Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Costing of departmental services
  • Reason for leaving: As I was studying CIMA qualification I wanted to gain commercial experience in the Private Sector.

Assistant Manager off-Licence

Walthamstow Wines
London, United Kingdom
04.1999 - 08.1999
  • Spent this short period of time working for my father's business and deciding which career direction I wanted to take.

Assistant Accountant

Enfield Council
Enfield Town , United Kingdom
01.1998 - 04.1999
  • Assisting with the preparation of revenue and capital estimates; statistical returns and carrying out variance analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
  • Responsible for maintaining ledgers and producing reports on departmental budgets throughout the year
  • Assisted in the allocation of finance central support charges to council departments
  • This played a significant role in the closedown of month and year end final accounts
  • Created a fixed asset register for finance leasing and capital assets
  • Reason for leaving: This was the first role since after university.

Education

CIMA Accountant - Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London United Kingdom
06.1998 - 11.2002

Diploma - Accounting

Accountancy school.IE
Dublin, Leinster
06.2024 - 12.2024

Diploma GBS - Business Services

Technological University Dublin
Dublin
11.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance

London Guildhall University
London United Kingdom
09.1993 - 06.1997

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Enfield College
London United Kingdom
09.1991 - 06.1993

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • SAP S4 Hanna/ECC ERP; Fiori Apps, Oracle ERP; JDE ERP; SAP BI/BOBJ; Micro-Soft Teams, Sage Line 50 Accountancy; CEFACs; MS Excel/Word/Access/PowerPoint; Visio; Lotus 123; Harvard Graphics; Quark Express and Business Objects

Timeline

S4 Hanna Finance Project Lead Kazakhstan

Pfizer Inc
07.2024 - Current

Diploma - Accounting

Accountancy school.IE
06.2024 - 12.2024

S4 Hanna 2022 – 2024 Global Material Ledger Lead

Pfizer Inc
02.2022 - 10.2024

Diploma GBS - Business Services

Technological University Dublin
11.2021 - 05.2022

ERP Finance project Manager Covid Product Launch

Pfizer Inc
12.2020 - 03.2023

SAP Finance project manager M & A and Divestiture

Pfizer Inc
04.2010 - 07.2023

ERP SAP Finance Project Manager

Pfizer Inc
01.2010 - 01.2022

Inventory accounting Team Lead

Pfizer Inc
07.2007 - 01.2010

Oracle Finance SME ERP Deployments

Pfizer Inc
02.2006 - 06.2007

GL accountant

Pfizer Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006

Accountant - Management Accountant

York International Systems
05.2002 - 09.2003

Assistant Manufacturing Accountant

Textron Fastening Systems
11.2000 - 03.2002

Assistant Accountant

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust
08.1999 - 11.2000

Assistant Manager off-Licence

Walthamstow Wines
04.1999 - 08.1999

CIMA Accountant - Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
06.1998 - 11.2002

Assistant Accountant

Enfield Council
01.1998 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance

London Guildhall University
09.1993 - 06.1997

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Enfield College
09.1991 - 06.1993
David Gilheaney