Job Title:
A key player in our manufacturing business, you will drive performance and savings by delivering product costings, driving efficiency and partnering with leadership to shape smarter decisions.
* Collaborate closely with senior leaders to inform strategic decisions on cost, CAPEX and innovation.
* Owning and reporting on product costings and gross margins.
* Track SKU-level performance and identify profit improvement opportunities.
* Develop clear KPIs, analyse plant performance and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
* Build tools to track and improve line and product efficiency.
* Spend up to 40% of your time on the factory floor capturing real-time data to inform costing accuracy.
Requirements:
We are looking for a skilled professional with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning or cost accounting in manufacturing. You will be proficient in Excel and data analysis (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.), have a solid understanding of costing, KPIs, forecasting and efficiency analysis. A background in Lean Manufacturing and reporting systems is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess sharp attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
* 3+ years experience in financial planning or cost accounting in manufacturing.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
* Experience with costing, KPIs, forecasting and efficiency analysis.
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and reporting systems.
* Degree in Accounting, Finance or Food Science.
* Possession of Power BI, Tableau, SQL or OLAP tools.
About this role:
This position requires candidates to have the right to work in Ireland on application.