Morgan Mc Kinley is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Co.
Tipperary who are seeking an experienced Operational Financial Controller on an initial 12-month contract to support financial operations and margin management in a high-pressure, low-margin environment.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who can drive cost control, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain financial policies, controls and accounting procedures aligned with tight-margin operations Monitor and analyse production costs, inventory valuation, and bills of materials (BOMs) to maximise profitability Oversee day-to-day accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Manage month-end and year-end close efficiently Support margin improvement initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost optimisation Implement process improvements to enhance finance efficiency and data accuracy Develop operational and financial dashboards for performance monitoring Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and industry regulations Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and production teams to drive financial discipline Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team by providing insights to support operational and investment decisions Candidate Requirements Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with hands-on operational finance experience Experience in food manufacturing or similar low-margin, high-volume industries Strong cost accounting, inventory control and margin management expertise Proactive, adaptable, and commercially minded Ability to work under pressure and deliver actionable financial insights Additional Info Fast-moving process: interviews scheduled directly after Christmas Planned start in January Initial 12-month contract
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