Job Description: Supplier Income Governance Manager
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Contract: Permanent
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Location: Cork (Hybrid)
About the Company
Serving communities across multiple regions, our client supports thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses through a portfolio of leading market brands. Committed to trust, sustainability, and continuous innovation, we are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join their Finance team.
Role Purpose
The Supplier Income Governance Manager is a senior Financial Control role responsible for leading the governance, control, compliance, and assurance framework for Supplier Income across the Group.
The role acts as the independent line of oversight across supplier income processes, ensuring supplier income is recognized accurately, supported by appropriate contractual documentation, compliant with Group policies and regulatory requirements, and governed through a robust internal control environment.
Working closely with Commercial, Trading, Finance, Internal Audit, and External Audit, the role provides challenge, oversight, and assurance over supplier income governance while driving continuous improvement, standardization, and control enhancement across all divisions.
The role is a key contributor to the Group Financial Control agenda and provides regular governance reporting and assurance to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
What You'll Be Doing
Governance, Risk & Assurance
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Own and continuously enhance the Group Supplier Income Governance Framework, policies, standards, and control requirements.
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Provide independent oversight and challenge to ensure consistent application of supplier income governance across all divisions.
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Lead supplier income compliance reviews, control assessments, and governance certifications, including internal governance and assurance activities.
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Maintain oversight of supplier income risks, control deficiencies, and remediation plans, ensuring timely closure of audit and management actions.
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Ensure end-to-end auditability and traceability of supplier income from agreement through to invoicing and income recognition.
Financial Oversight & Reporting
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Provide independent oversight of supplier income accounting, reporting, and period-end controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Group policies.
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Review significant variances, unusual transactions, and emerging risk areas, providing challenge and escalation where required.
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Lead supplier income accounting reviews and support statutory reporting and audit activities.
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Prepare governance reporting and insights for senior leadership, Financial Control forums, and the Audit Committee.
Governance Leadership & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the Group subject matter expert and independent advisor on supplier income governance, controls, and compliance.
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Chair the Group Supplier Income Governance Forum and drive accountability for governance outcomes across divisions.
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Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Trading, Finance, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Technology functions.
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Influence and challenge stakeholders to strengthen governance, accountability, and control effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
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Lead initiatives that enhance supplier income governance, control effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
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Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of supplier income processes, reporting, and controls.
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Partner with Finance, Commercial, and Technology teams to implement best-practice governance and technology-enabled solutions.
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Support broader Financial Control and finance transformation initiatives relating to commercial income governance.
Additional Responsibilities
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Act as one of the Group Banking Administrators.
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Support broader Group Financial Control, risk, and governance initiatives as required.
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Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Group Control Framework.
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Undertake other governance and assurance responsibilities appropriate to the seniority of the role.
What We Are Looking For
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Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
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5+ years post-qualified experience in Financial Control, Audit, Governance, or Commercial Finance.
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Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial governance.
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Demonstrated ability to provide independent challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
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Experience interacting with Internal Audit, External Audit, and senior governance forums.
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Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional governance initiatives and deliver control improvements.
Why Join?
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Career Development: A commitment to personal and professional growth with continuous opportunities for learning and advancement.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team where your contributions make a tangible impact.
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Work-Life Balance: Operates a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance remote work with collaborative office days.
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Competitive Package: Generous benefits and competitive compensation package.
