Summary
Shape Operational Success in a thriving production site
The Role
Are you a Operations, Management Accountant, Operational Finance Partner ready to dive into a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where your insights drive performance? We’re looking for a proactive operational finance professional to support our Financial controller at our Fethard Site - enhancing site‑level reporting and driving continuous improvement across yield, stock, labour, and cost reporting. You’ll work hand‑in‑hand with operational teams and senior finance leaders to ensure financial accuracy, meaningful analysis, and a culture of performance accountability. There is also scope for long‑term career development.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate, insightful weekly and monthly plant reporting
* Lead the preparation and delivery of Continuous Improvement (CI) reports, offering actionable insights into key cost and efficiency metrics
* Reconcile commercial and P&L gross margins, ensuring consistency and investigating discrepancies
* Build business cases through well‑articulated, right‑first‑time CAPEX proposals for senior review
* Play a key role in operational performance meetings, identifying areas for improvement and supporting data‑driven decision‑making
* Report on and analyse:
o Yield performance and labour efficiency
o SKU mix impact on cost, yield, and labour
o Operational spend and inventory movement
o DIO trends and cost‑saving initiatives linked to AFE tracking
o Own the identification and reporting of R&D tax credit opportunities across the site
The Ideal Candidate
* Part or fully Qualified, with experience in site finance, management accounting, or operations finance
* Proven track record in manufacturing or FMCG environments
* Excellent attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset
* Comfortable leading discussions with operational teams and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
* Collaborative team player who contributes to a high-performance culture
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina, we believe our people are the key to our continued success. In this role, you won’t just support the numbers—you’ll shape them. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking finance team that values insight, challenge, and improvement. We invest in your growth, value your expertise, and empower you to lead change at the plant level.
Company Information
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents. Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Location
Fethard, County Tipperary
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
IE
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