Finance Manager - €100,000 plus excellent benefits

Job Title: Finance Manager

Sector: FMCG

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: €100,000 plus excellent benefits

Our Client

Our client is an established FMCG business operating in the manufacturing sector. The company is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in financial reporting, operational performance and strategic financial planning.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Manager to join an FMCG business in a commercially focused role with significant exposure to senior management. You will work closely with manufacturing operations, procurement and commercial finance, providing financial insights that support key business decisions.

The position offers an excellent mix of financial reporting, business partnering and strategic involvement, including budgeting, working capital management and value creation initiatives. You will also have responsibility for managing and developing a team of two financial accountants.

Who should apply?

This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong FMCG experience who is looking to take on a broad finance management position with commercial and operational exposure.

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 5+ years' experience.
• FMCG experience is essential, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting or FP&A experience.
• Excellent analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency and experience using an integrated ERP system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with operational and commercial teams.
• Ability to manage priorities, lead a team and provide meaningful financial insights to senior management.

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage the financial reporting cycle while acting as a key finance partner to manufacturing operations and procurement. You will also work closely with senior management on strategic planning and business performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the monthly management accounts process, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, net debt and board reporting.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis, EBITDA bridges and financial insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with manufacturing operations, procurement and commercial finance to understand business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, strategic planning and tracking of value creation initiatives.
• Monitor working capital performance, review standard costing and evaluate capital expenditure proposals.
• Support senior management with sponsor reporting, lender requirements, covenant compliance and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Manage and develop two financial accountants, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Support improvements in financial reporting, systems and processes to enhance efficiency and financial visibility.

Interested in this position?

To apply, please submit your CV to Aonghus who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.