Grassland Agro is a leading supplier of fertilisers in Ireland and sources, produces and sell the complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers as well as the most comprehensive range of speciality fertiliser and soil conditioning products.
A subsidiary of global Group Roullier, a global leader in plant and animal nutrition. Founded in France in 1959, the Group has since grown to become a multinational company with operations in more than 130 countries worldwide. Thanks to its 10,300 employees, 75% of whom work internationally, Groupe Roullier achieves a consolidated turnover of €2.8bn.
At Grassland Agro, we believe in supporting farmers to maximise their yields while also promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Our products are carefully designed to meet the needs of modern farming, and are backed by our team of experienced technical sales advisors who provide expert advice and support to our clients.
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do at Grassland Agro. These values include a commitment to excellence, a passion for sustainability, a focus on customer satisfaction, and a dedication to innovation. We believe that by embodying these values, we can continue to grow and thrive as a company while also contributing to the growth and success of the farming industry in Ireland
We are seeking an experienced and strategic
Chief Financial Officer
to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the company, supporting business growth and ensuring robust financial governance
.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced energetic and highly commercial accountant/manager who is keen to advance their career in this fast paced and demanding position. This role will involve having a proactive engagement with all Senior Management peers as well as managing the direct team in the Finance, Administration and IT functions.
Key Responsibilities
:
Financial Strategy and Business Partnering
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Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth and profitability while
ensuring security
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Define and monitor the financial strategy of the subsidiary in consistency with business goals /
mid-term strategic plan
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Ensure financial profitability and optimization of financial resources
Controlling and financial performance
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Oversee budget, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial sustainability
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Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify improvement areas and propose
corrective actions
Accounting, Compliance and Risk Management
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Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with both local regulations
and corporate standard
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Oversee tax compliance, audit processes, and internal controls
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Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
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Manage liquidity, financing, and relationships with banks and financial institutions
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Ensure efficient cash management and optimize financial resources
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Monitor debt and credit risks
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Responsible for the management of FX Exposures
Governance and Coordination with the Group
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Provide reliable periodic financial reports to corporate HQ (TAI, CFPR…) and raise financial risks /
alerts when necessary
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Ensure alignment with Group financial guidelines and policies
Digital & Financial Transformation
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Drive adoption of financial systems and digital tools, ensuring efficiency in reporting and analytics
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Drive overall finance transformation (organization, roles and processes) promoting process
improvements in finance operations
Person Specification :
• The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
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Minimum of 8-10 year's post qualification relevant commercial experience.
• Ideally have experience of SAP B1 operating systems.
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Strong financial analysis skill
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Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills
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Strong proficiency in building, managing and monitoring financial budgets and forecasts
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In-depth understanding of local tax laws and regulatory requirements
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Expertise in cash flow and treasury management
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Strong proficiency in financial risk assessment
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Ability to implement internal control frameworks
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C-level influence and engagement
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong adaptability to change in complex environments
What we offer:
· An attractive salary commensurate with experience to the successful candidate.
· Hybrid Location Working
· Onsite parking
· Health & Wellbeing Programme- Employee Assistance Programme and Annual Health Checks
· Death in Benefit Life Cover
Applications
Applications or any questions should be sent in confidence to Lorraine Rossiter, Group HR Manager, Grassland Agro by email to by Friday 31
st
October 2025 or please visit
to apply directly.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged