Finance Manager, Manufacturing

Finance Manager

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a leading multinational manufacturing company in Cork. This is a permanent position with hybrid working options, offering a competitive compensation package. The role is based on the south side of Cork city and provides a strategic opportunity to influence business decisions through comprehensive financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial forecasts using historical data, current trends, and real-time business insights.

• Monitor and analyze departmental spending, identifying and explaining significant variances.

• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and distribute detailed financial reports, interpreting key performance indicators.

• Conduct in-depth financial analyses (e.g., EVA, NPV) and provide actionable recommendations to management.

• Evaluate new business opportunities, including acquisitions, product launches, and strategic initiatives, through scenario modeling.

• Perform sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of variable changes on revenue, expenses, and profitability.

• Promote and implement robust financial planning processes to support strategic objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Proven experience in people management and operating as a strategic finance business partner.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial systems planning, forecasting, and analysis.

• Experience in applying Lean methodologies and tools.

• Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills.

• Experience with project management and SAP implementation is a significant advantage.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams globally.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or similar operational environment is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Performance bonus

• Health insurance

• Pension contributions

• Career progression opportunities

• Onsite gym and canteen

• Hybrid work schedule

• Bike-to-work scheme

• Flexitime

• On-site parking

• Sick pay

Application Details

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Shane Spillane at 021-2300381.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question:

• Are you a fully qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE in a manufacturing environment, and are you eligible to work in Ireland?