We are seeking a
Financial Analyst
to provide financial support to our client's
manufacturing facility located in county Mayo
. This role reports to the
Senior Manager Finance, Global Supply Chain
and acts as a key finance partner to the local Distribution leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to work closely with operations, support decision-making, and drive performance in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Reporting
* Act as the key finance partner to the Distribution Center leadership team
* Prepare, review, and present monthly financial performance results and key metrics
Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
* Own and prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
* Develop and maintain rolling forecasts for the Distribution Center
* Build future cost models to support strategic and operational decisions
Inventory & Cost Management
* Partner with Distribution teams to control inventory and manage obsolescence
* Coordinate assignment of inventory risk to responsible parties
* Identify, quantify, and track cost-saving opportunities
Compliance & Controls
* Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing analysis and documentation as required
* Ensure compliance with all relevant financial rules, regulations, and policies
Capital & Projects
* Evaluate capital expenditure requests for the Distribution Center
* Act as Finance Lead for Distribution within transformation initiatives, including
S/4HANA implementation
* Lead or support ad-hoc finance projects as required
Analytics & Systems
* Develop analytical models and dashboards using available tools (e.g.
Excel, Power BI, AI tools
)
Experience & Qualifications
Work Experience
* 2–5 years of relevant finance experience
* Ideally 3+ years post-qualification experience
* Background in a multinational environment preferred
* Experience within distribution, manufacturing, or shared services is an advantage
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
* Professional accounting qualification desirable but not mandatory (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
Technical Skills
* Advanced MS Excel skills
* SAP experience desirable
* Power BI knowledge is a plus
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.