Finance Business Partner, Operations
Function: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director, KGP
Why this role is valuable
Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a critical role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making within Kerrygold Park. This role partners closely with the Operations Director, Finance Director, and the wider Senior Leadership Team, providing insightful analysis, challenge, and support to optimise business performance, improve cost control, and enable sustainable growth.
Key areas of responsibility
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance advisor to the Operations Director, Finance Director and site leadership team, influencing key operational and strategic decisions.
Become the Operations Director’s right hand when it comes to decision making.
Provide robust financial challenge and support to drive accountability across operations.
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Build strong cross-functional relationships within Kerrygold Park across operations, supply chain, and wider finance team and in wider group Operations structure.
Support development of financial awareness of non-finance colleagues
Operations
Partner closely with the Operations Director to identify, prioritize, and deliver continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
Provide robust financial analysis and challenge to support capital investment decisions and ensure optimal return on investment.
Develop, enhance, and publish operational KPI reporting to drive performance improvement and accountability across the plant.
Ensure full transparency and accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM) by SKU, including ownership of packing rate changes and their financial impact.
Take ownership of designated Operations overhead cost centers, including month-end close, variance analysis, and clear communication with budget holders.
Deliver detailed analysis of manufacturing performance, alongside actionable insights and ongoing education to support operational teams in improving efficiency and output.
Collaborate with Operations to resolve stock accuracy and manufacturing order (MO) issues in a timely and controlled manner.
Take ownership of month-end stock reporting.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Support the annual budgeting process by applying a strong operational lens, delivering a clear, insight-led and initiative-driven business plan.
Contribute to quarterly forecast cycles (3+9, 6+6, 9+3), ensuring alignment with operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
Assist in the preparation of financial projections for 5-year strategic plans, with a focus on capacity, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Ad Hoc Work
Support the wider finance team during peak periods, contributing to the delivery of key deadlines and outputs.
Contribute to cross-functional and strategic projects, providing financial insight and analytical support as needed.
Key requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE.
Strong experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and BI tools is an advantage.
Ability to lead and drive change.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
EXPERTISE: For projects that involve others, applies effective professional skill, analysis, problem solving, decision making, prioritising, planning and reviewing.
WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages co-operation in own team and ensures cross-functional working
OWNERSHIP: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times
COMMUNICATIVE: Communicates with impact, adapting style for different situations and people, to ensure all are heard and valued
Accessibility at Ornua
Ornua is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We will make every effort to provide for any reasonable accessibility needs you may have during your employment with us. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
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