Finance Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cork is seeking a Finance Manager for a strategic role in financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, strong leadership skills, and experience in financial systems. This 18-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working options. Join a supportive team that values career progression and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health insurance

Pension contribution

Career progression

Onsite gym

Canteen

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in finance is required.
• Experience in people management as a business partner.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial forecasts and monitor spending.
• Support month-end close and prepare financial reports.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses and present recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Strong leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We have an attractive opportunity for a Finance Manager to join one of the leading multinational manufacturers in Cork. In this role, you will play a strategic role in financial planning and analysis, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation to drive informed decision-making. 18-month fixed term contract with hybrid working options. Competitive overall package and based on the south side of Cork city.

Overview of responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial forecasts by leveraging historical, trended, and real-time business insights.
• Monitor departmental and functional spending, identifying and analyzing material variances using system-generated reports.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries to ensure accurate accounting at all levels.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive financial reports, interpreting current business performance data.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses (e.g., EVA, NPV), presenting 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 key variable changes on revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Promote and implement robust financial planning processes to support strategic objectives.

What the ideal candidate looks like

• 5+ years PQE (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) is required.
• Previous experience in people management and operating as a strategic finance business partner.
• Demonstrated experience in financial systems planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Proven application of Lean tools and methodologies.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills.
• Project management and SAP implementation experience is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership across cross-functional and global teams.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or similar operational environment is highly desirable.

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Health insurance
• Pension contribution
• Career progression
• Onsite gym and canteen
• Hybrid working options

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.

021-4809118

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