Overview
The VP of Controllership and FP&A is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations, internal controls, planning and financial analysis. Reporting to the Dairy Nutrition CFO, this role ensures the integrity of financial information and supports strategic decision-making through timely and accurate reporting and analysis. The VP will lead a team of controllers and FP&A professionals and will play an active role in the evolution of the finance function for this global business, as well as ad hoc projects from time to time.
Responsibilities
* Accuracy and integrity of financial information, including consistent reporting of performance and balance sheet integrity
* Preparation of internal/external financial information (monthly, quarterly, annual) and reporting for Executive Leadership Team and the board
* Overseeing the month-end financial consolidation and reporting for the Dairy Nutrition business and budgets/forecasts, providing timely and insightful analysis and commentary on business performance and cash management
* Work closely with Commercial and Operations Finance teams to ensure consistent reporting across the global business. Work closely with Group functions to ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, treasury and other Group policies as appropriate
* Responsible for both the external audit process and co-ordination of all internal audits, including implementation of audit recommendations
* Serve as key advisor to the Dairy Nutrition and executive leadership on financial matters
* Lead and improve financial systems, drive automation and optimize reporting efficiency
* Provide leadership and mentorship to the Controllership and FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance and integrity
* Participation in ad hoc/special projects from time to time
Skills you will bring
* Professional Accounting qualification, ideally with Big 4 or equivalent training and with 10+ years finance experience
* Experience in business transformation, systems integration and a CPG/FMCG environment
* High integrity, ethics and discretion in handling sensitive information
* Strong financial acumen including strong technical accounting skills
* Strong leadership and influencing skills
* Ability to work in a cross functional matrix organization
* Hands on experience of using and operating SAP systems and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Leadership Capabilities
* Planning – Has proven ability to establish clear directions and mobilises resources (people, funding, technology, materials, support) to get things done in an effective and efficient manner
* Driving Results - Action oriented and steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is very bottom line oriented and can be counted on to consistently exceed goals
* Influencing Others – Can employ a wide range of influencing styles to engage others in problem-solving and decision-making
* Strategic Mindset – Has the ability to see ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends Conceives a range of scenarios and creates competitive, breakthrough plans
Functional Capabilities
* Financial Accounting - Provides competent and fit for purposes accounting services, ensuring that financial practices are compliant and audit-ready, to maintain the highest standards of financial management within Glanbia
* Business planning – Can drive an optimised financial and business planning process across the business to ensure rigorous evaluation of investments and value creating opportunities
* Business analysis and modeling – Proven track record in using knowledge of finance analysis and modelling to provide realistic and relevant reports to support the business decision making process
* Audit - Provides effective oversight of the effectiveness of key controls within the business through internal audits and reviews
* Risk identification – Can accurately identify and mitigate key commercial and business risks
* IT skills – Can leverage IT technologies and systems to drive and improve business performance
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in Citywest, Dublin 24 with hybrid working arrangements available.
What we would like to offer you
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy pension.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, and we welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds; we will consider applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality and together we are stronger.
Job details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance
* Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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