Seán Corkery
Glanmire, Cork
Summary
Accomplished finance leader with expertise in FP&A and supplier management, driving Gross Margin Improvement at Abbott Vascular. Proven track record in strategic planning and team performance management, delivering over 4% site throughput savings. Adept at aligning financial goals with operational efficiency, enhancing business excellence through active leadership and insightful decision-making.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance, Supply Chain & Business Excellence
Abbott Vascular
Clonmel
06.2020 - Current
- Functional owner for site finances totaling $350 million annually.
- Ownership of finance, supply chain, and business excellence functions (team of 90).
- Directed senior leadership initiatives and acted as GMI lead (Gross Margin Improvement).
- Delivery of annual site GMI savings of over 4% of site throughput.
- Supplier management for 100 suppliers totaling $150million annual spend.
- Monitored supplier KPIs including quality scorecards, OTIF, and SDP performance to ensure compliance and drive supplier accountability.
- Oversaw long-range strategic planning and cost management for site business units, aligning financial goals with operational efficiency.
- Executed monthly site IBP and S&OP processes.
- Business excellence lead for Shingho Gold Medal Award-winning site.
Supply Chain Manager
Abbott Vascular
Clonmel
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Led site procurement, logistics, and planning functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Delivery of annual site PPV targets on supplier spend of $150M.
- Managed freight, sterilization, duty, and offsite warehouse operations, including negotiations to optimize logistics services.
- Directed Long Range Strategic Planning, collaborating with all functional stakeholders to align objectives and drive initiatives.
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics, focusing on quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
- Oliver Wight, Class A Metrics Owner for Supply Chain KPIs.
Site Financial Controller
Abbott Vascular
Clonmel
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Site owner for annual budget and planning, standard cost setting, and site spend targets.
- Managed monthly financial reporting process for Divisional and Corporate Finance, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
- Delivered annual CIP/PPV site targets and facilitated reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to align on performance outcomes.
- Strategy and development lead for new product transfers and financial planning for future projects, in conjunction with Operation Directors.
- Ensured compliance with SOX guidelines and developed policies to uphold adherence to regulatory statutes across the site.
Group Financial Controller
PCH
Cork
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Led group financial reporting and balance sheet review for 30 entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Budget and forecasting lead, including coordination of the annual group budget across 20 business units in 5 global locations, and presentation to the CFO and CEO.
- Prepared executive board pack and provided insightful commentary for CFO review, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Audit and statutory compliance relationship lead, and key owner of the annual group statutory audit.
- Tax lead for all strategy and compliance across all global entities, including transfer pricing for Asian and U.S. subsidiaries, and structuring foreign tax bases.
- Supported CFO in investor relations by preparing regular reports and updates for key investors, enhancing communication and transparency.
Group Finance Manager
PCH
Cork
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange IPO project, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Led tax strategy and compliance across all entities, managing transfer pricing to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulations.
- Prepared and reviewed statutory reports for over 10 entities under full IFRS, ensuring timely submission and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared monthly group financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Audit reporting contact and key coordinator for all timelines across the group.
Financial Analyst
PCH
Cork
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed monthly consolidation and close process, reporting flash results to management to provide timely financial insights.
- Managed general ledger accounting for two trading entities in Cork, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Executed tax compliance reporting for Ireland and the US, ensuring adherence to local regulations.
- Assisted with Hong Kong Stock Exchange IPO project, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting successful launch.
Audit Manager/Audit Senior
BKK
Cork
10.2005 - 09.2009
- Led audit and compliance efforts across multiple engagements, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed tax compliance for personal and corporate clients, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
- Provided audit, assurance, tax, consultancy, and wealth management services in a multi-faceted chartered accountancy practice.
Education
Diploma - IFRS
Chartered Accountants Ireland
01.2012
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
04.2009
Batchelor - Commerce
University College Cork
09.2005
Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Ghobnatan
06.2001
Skills
- FP&A
- M&A
- Tax planning
- Cost accounting
- IFRS Accounting
- Financial modeling
- Supplier management
- Continuous Improvement
- Team performance management
- Business partnering
Accomplishments
- Irish Exporters of the Year winner 2019
- Shingo operational excellence accreditation
- Mindful Leader Training Program accreditation
- DMAIC 1&2 Certification
- 6 Box Influencer Training Program accreditation
- Oliver Wight Class A accreditation
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Director of Finance, Supply Chain & Business Excellence
Abbott Vascular
06.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Abbott Vascular
03.2018 - 06.2020
Site Financial Controller
Abbott Vascular
03.2017 - 03.2018
Group Financial Controller
PCH
01.2015 - 12.2016
Group Finance Manager
PCH
01.2012 - 01.2015
Financial Analyst
PCH
07.2010 - 01.2012
Audit Manager/Audit Senior
BKK
10.2005 - 09.2009
Diploma - IFRS
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Batchelor - Commerce
University College Cork
Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Ghobnatan