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