Role Summary
The Finance Business Partner (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. This role involves delivering insightful analysis, robust forecasting, and proactive business partnering to support operational and commercial excellence across the business.
About Ornua
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands, including Ireland's most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders. Markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales and Marketing teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe, and North and Latin America.
Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in the UK, Spain, the US, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East.
Ornua's Values At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to:
* Seek and Embrace New Ideas
* Make It Happen
* Be Our True Selves
* Show You Care
* Achieve Great Things Together.
Key responsibilities:
Business Partnering
* Partner with the Finance Director and Leadership Team to deliver actionable insights that optimize operational and commercial performance.
* Drive decision-making through robust financial analysis on capital investment, cost-saving, and innovation initiatives.
* Collaborate with Group and Foods Finance to ensure transparency and alignment on financial performance.
* Influence leadership decisions using a broad understanding of site operations.
* Build strong relationships with Ops FBPs and financial accountants to identify synergies and drive functional improvements.
* Promote financial literacy among non-finance colleagues.
Financial Performance Management
* Deliver monthly performance analysis and recommend corrective actions to achieve EBITA targets.
* Conduct variance analysis against budget and provide clear narratives on deviations.
* Generate detailed financial reports using data analytics to track performance against KPIs, budgets, and forecasts.
* Lead periodic cost reviews with budget owners to ensure financial targets are met.
Budgeting and Forecasting
* Lead the annual budgeting process, delivering a comprehensive and initiative-driven business plan.
* Prepare detailed quarterly forecasts and submit monthly flash forecasts.
* Weekly and Monthly Flash forecast preparation and submission.
* Develop P&Ls for the 5-Year strategic planning cycle.
Strategic Projects & Ad Hoc Support
* Provide cover for the Finance Director as needed.
* Support the finance team during peak periods.
* Contribute to miscellaneous project work across the business.
Key Requirements and Competencies:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 3+ years PQE.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.
* Experience with ERP systems and BI tools is an advantage.
* Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to lead and drive change.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commercially astute with strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
* Experience operating as a business partner to non-finance functions.
* Highly motivated, dynamic and adaptable.
* International experience is welcome.
* FORWARD LOOKING: Leads others through change and contributes strategic planning.
* RIGOUR: Applies professional skill, analysis and decision making in collaborative projects.
* OWNERSHIP: Clarifies responsibilities and motivates others through challenge.
* COMMUNICATIVE: Uses advanced communication skills tailored to audience and outcomes.
CLOSING DATE : 22nd September 2025