Finance Lead, Manufacturing Unit

Finance Lead, Manufacturing Unit

Are you an ambitious qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) who likes the supports and structures of a well-run multinational organisation? This Finance Business Partner job in Co Mayo will offer you operational excellence and autonomy, as well as personal growth opportunities in a top performing company. Through your exposure to highly accomplished global leaders across finance, engineering, manufacturing and R&D, within a best-practice, can-do community, you will be offered extensive opportunities for personal development & growth, supported by bi-annual career development reviews and structured career paths to the next level.

As the Manufacturing Finance Lead to a 400-people manufacturing area, you will report directly to the Plant Controller and partner with business leaders to provide financial insight and guidance on cost management and KPI drivers, drive continuous improvement, mentor junior finance professionals, and ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and internal controls across the production unit.

Presenting financial data to both Corporate and Site Leaders, you will take responsibility for monitoring financial KPIs for the manufacturing unit, analysing trends and data on production performance such as labour efficiency and inventory waste, capital expenditure & ROI analysis, cost management and variances to standard costing or budgets. You will also contribute to the AOP process, and be responsible for forecasting, financial close, inventory control and compliance (SOX), monthly reporting packs, audit support and team development for your business unit.

Is this Manufacturing Finance Lead job for you?

If you are a results-orientated and performance-driven Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner offering c5+ years expertise in a global manufacturing organisation, and seeking immediate influence, as well as a clear career progression path, then you will love this Finance Lead job. You will enjoy making an impression on a company that is innovative (on-site R&D), empathic, personable and most importantly, privately-owned, where decisions are led by asking “What is the right thing to do?” instead of “How will this affect the Shareholder price?” Ambition, focus, strong commercially acumen and a full accountancy qualification is also required (CIMA, ACA, ACCA). If this describes who you are, then we want to talk to you.

Package:

A package of circa €80-95K will be offered to you, including a highly attractive base salary, bonus, pension and health insurance for you and your family.

Apply in strict confidence:

To express your interest in this fantastic manufacturing finance lead job, please contact Edel Vahey, Director at FP&A Executive Search on 09495 57033 for an exploratory, confidential conversation.