Cost and Financial Accountant

A Cost & Financial Accountant is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Galway based manufacturing client.

Role of this position

• Track and analyse actual vs. standard cost variances, working closely with Operations to investigate and resolve issues
• Support the preparation of the annual operations budget
• Review and maintain inventory valuation, including provisions and monthly adjustments
• Lead annual inventory counts and manage 3PL reconciliations
• Own the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare the monthly Management Accounts pack, including a clear executive summary of performance vs budget
• Analyse gross margins by product, customer, and contract to support pricing and commercial decisions
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Provide monthly variance reports
• Deliver rolling forecasts aligned to production capacity and business performance
• Improve the flow of data between manufacturing operations and finance systems (ERP) 

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights for stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient and experienced in ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.

Please call Michael O’Connor today for further information on 091-452410 or email moconnor@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.