Financial Accountant

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Ulster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational in Donegal is seeking a Financial Accountant / Analyst to join their Finance team. This role involves product costing, planning and forecasting, as well as audit compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills and a relevant accounting qualification with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience required.
• Strong technical skills in financial analysis and cost accounting.
• Experience with financial presentations to management.

Responsibilities

• Work as a business partner to operations and prepare financial forecasts.
• Support site Financial Control Requirements and track site margins.
• Prepare and present monthly reporting submissions to management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project reporting

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting

ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Dodeca

HFM

SAP (Symphony)

Job description

Financial Accountant / Analyst required for multinational in Donegal.

The Financial Analyst is a key member ofthe Finance team involved in Product costing, Planning and Forecasting, Audit compliance, Policies & Procedures and support of Month End Close for the sites. Ability to execute highly complex or specialised projects.

The position requires strong financial analysis skills, ability to anticipate financial impacts, development and delivery of financial presentations to Site management and ability to work across site. Technical skills related to cost accounting and project reporting are strongly desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a business partner to operations and other support functions, with strong integration into the business

• Prepare and coordinate Annual Plan and quarterly forecast submissions.

• Support, maintain and enforce site Financial Control Requirements (aligned w/ Ireland and Corporate Financial Policies)

• Prepare, analyse, and review manufacturing variances, such as PPV (Purchase Price Variance, MUV and Distressed Inventory

• Prepare, submit and present monthly reporting submissions to division, entity and site management.

• Involvement in Site Strategy Projects / Annual Improvement Priorities / Lean 6 Sigma projects

• Manage and track the site Gross Margin Improvement Programme.

• Provide Financial Stewardship to the site through e.g. site spend management, financial awareness sessions, etc

• Support Capital Planning, Requests for Capital Expenditure and Capital / Project Expense monitoring

• Ensure accuracy of the fixed asset register at all times, ensuring new assets are capitalised and old assets disposed of on a timely basis.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent accountancy qualification.

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience.

• Experience with cost accounting, standard setting, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Working knowledge of Dodeca, HFM and SAP (Symphony) is preferred.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactNoeleen Stewart.

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091-706712