Inventory Analyst - Fixed Term 9 Months

Business Introduction

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

Join us as an Inventory Analyst in Costa Rica, where you will play a key role in inventory accounting, financial operations, and Finance Controlling activities. You will work closely with local and global teams, supporting financial controls, reporting, audit and fiscal requirements, and master data processes.

We are looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and an interest in developing within Finance and Controlling.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Manage inventory accounting and control activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities, journal entries, and manual adjustments.
• Support Finance Controlling activities, including Annual Transfer Price Review, distribution cycles, and leases inclusions/exclusions.
• Support audit and fiscal requests, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Manage Cost Center and WBS creation and change requests, including troubleshooting when applicable in coordination with Master Data Management (MDM).
• Perform and support SOX controls, ensuring compliance with applicable financial control requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to drive process improvements, automation, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

We are seeking professionals with the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and understanding of financial processes. Candidates who have solid accounting knowledge but do not meet every listed requirement are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory, accounting, finance, controlling, or related functions.
• Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in Finance Controlling, inventory accounting, financial reporting, or audit processes.
• Knowledge or experience with SOX controls, transfer pricing, Cost Centers, WBS, or Master Data Management processes.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Previous involvement in automation or finance process optimization initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in a multinational or shared service environment.

Location and Working Pattern

This role is based in Costa Rica. We value collaboration and connection, and you will work closely with local and international stakeholders.

Ready to apply?

We want to hear from you. If you have strong accounting fundamentals and believe your experience can add value to this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed above.

Tell us about your experience, what inspires you, and how you will contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with GSK.

Skills

Business Acumen, Cyber Risks, Data Analytics, Digital Fluency, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Controlling, Financial Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management

 

 

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

If you require any adjustments or accommodation during the selection process to better showcase your abilities, please let our team know as soon as we contact you. We're here to support you.

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