Job Description
A Finance Operations Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Finance Manager to lead the Financial operations of the Galway facilities. This role is critical in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and supporting long-term business growth, managing the preparation of budgets, forecasts,& KPI's. Manufacturing/Operations experience is a prerequisite for this role
Role of this position
1. Provide financial leadership & support to the site leadership team, including financial analysis to support business development
2. Ensure Internal Controls are in place and functioning
3. Provide strategic financial leadership across the business, partnering with executive management to drive decision-making and performance
4. Support Operations Finance team in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support both short-term and long-term business goals
5. Key finance support for line expansion and new product opportunities being brought into the plant
6. Manage the Financial requirements in support of business plans, financial modeling and capital expenditure etc.
7. Oversee continuous improvement of Accounting & Financial processes with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output
8. Continued improvement of the Financial forecasting processes
9. Work closely with IT teams to support on-going enhancements.
10. Work closely with Operations and drive cost savings and cost reduction initiatives
11. Work closely with Panning and Supply chain to maintain optimal Inventory levels
12. Nurture and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, in particular with Corporate partners across all functions, Key Service Providers, and State agencies.
13. Support in preparing KPI's as per calendar
14. Support and drive Statutory Audit and Liaison with Audit Teams
15. Perform month close activities like book closing including accruals, sales accounting, inventory valuation & preparing monthly reports to reflect site performance.
16. Supporting central team in validating vendor/customer agreements
17. Specialist project /assignments covering a diverse range of business issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
18. 7+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
19. Deep expertise in financial operations processes, systems, and controls.
20. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, automation, and systems upgrades (SAP).
21. Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance frameworks.
22. Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment preferred.
23. Exceptional leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
24. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, MBA, or similar advanced credential
25. Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP, Hyperion tools in must.