Management Accountant - Manufacturing – County Tipperary
Our client, an Irish manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability, and operational excellence is seeking to appoint a commercially focused finance professional to join its team. Operating state-of-the-art production facilities in County Tipperary, the business continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technology and product innovation, supplying both domestic and international markets. Sustainability and continuous improvement are central to its long-term strategy. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, process-driven manufacturing environment.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will partner closely with operations and commercial teams to drive performance, improve margins, and provide meaningful financial insight across the manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting, including production variances and inventory analysis
* Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial outlook processes, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Develop and refine financial planning models to support accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making
* Maintain and enhance margin reporting and cost allocation methodologies
* Analyse and evaluate manufacturing costs and margin proposals for new product initiatives
* Partner with operations to support process optimisation and cost efficiency initiatives
* Monitor capital expenditure spend and report on project performance
* Support inventory costing and control processes
* Contribute to cross-functional business improvement projects
* Drive product margin enhancement and operational performance improvements
* Provide detailed financial analysis to support senior leadership decision-making
* Assist in meeting internal and external audit requirements
About You
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* 3+ years' experience in a similar finance role
* Experience working cross-functionally with operations and commercial teams
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting
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