Management Accountant – Waterford
We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join a leading global organisation and a high-performing and collaborative finance team in Waterford on a fixed-term contract until July/August 2027. This role would suit a qualified accountant looking for exposure to a multinational manufacturing environment, including those coming straight from practice, who are keen to gain strong commercial exposure within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Fully onsite role based in Waterford city.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in financial reporting across manufacturing operations, employee benefits, and departmental cost centres. You will partner with operational leaders to support business performance and decision-making and have the opportunity to make a real business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare budgets, quarterly forecasts, and month-end reporting for manufacturing operations and cost centres
2. Manage financial reporting for employee benefits and departmental budgets
3. Lead weekly labour cost reporting and variance analysis
4. Support headcount planning and workforce cost forecasting
5. Review and sign off on weekly and monthly payroll
6. Support SOX and statutory audits
7. Deliver ad hoc costing and financial analysis to support management decisions
8. Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies,. GAAP, and SOX requirements
About You:
9. Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
10. Open to newly qualified accountants from practice or those with industry experience
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
12. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
13. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
14. Strong systems and Excel capability
15. SOX experience advantageous but not essential
Why Join?
16. Long-term contract stability through 2027
17. Supportive and collaborative finance team culture
18. Excellent exposure to operations and senior stakeholders
19. Strong development opportunity for accountants transitioning from practice
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