Overview
Interim Finance Director, RTM Ireland role at Ornua. 9 month fixed-term contract due to maternity leave cover. Reports to the Interim Finance Director, Global Ingredients and Head of M&A. Location: Dublin.
Company Background
Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees. Ornua operates across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients, with activities in 10 business units worldwide, 16 production facilities, and global sales/marketing teams. Brand names include Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
Ornua’s Values: Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together. Ornua’s Growth: growth driven by a cooperative ethos and the Path to Prosper strategy, with ambitious plans for the next five years.
Role Description
Job Title: Interim Finance Director, RTM
Reports To: Interim Finance Director, Global Ingredients and Head of M&A
Location: Dublin
Responsibilities
* Act as finance business partner to the Managing Director (MD), contributing to the overall management and strategic direction of the business
* Be a strong member of the OII management team, supporting effective and efficient organisational functioning
* Define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the business and ensure timely delivery
* Coordinate and manage the preparation of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with the Global MD / Executive
* Coordinate and manage OII Senior Leadership Team meetings and Townhalls
* Define Finance support required by senior management and provide timely information (Commercial/Supply Chain/Procurement Partnering)
* Drive process improvement within OII and with the Evolve transformation programme
* Support ad hoc tasks as required
* Lead the Dublin Co-op annual budget process in collaboration with the Co-OP Finance team
* Manage preparation of detailed quarterly forecasts (3+9, 6+6 and 9+3) and annual planning
* Drive preparation of P&Ls for 5 Year strategic plans
* Provide monthly forward book forecasts for commercial decision-making
* Provide other ad hoc forecasting information as required
* Work with Co-op Finance to ensure timely delivery of periodic financial reports
* Foster Continuous Improvement and roll out relevant KPIs for better reporting and performance management
* Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheet commentary with analysis
* Cost management: monitor costs vs budgets and proactively manage the cost base
* Prepare management packs for Sales Pricing Meetings (SPM)
* Engage with and influence S&OP processes to balance demand and supply and optimise working capital
* Support Dublin Co-op Accounts Receivable in timely collection of overdue balances
* Monitor trading risks and work with the management team to minimise exposures
* Collaborate with Member Relations / Trading teams to protect margins through financial de-risking
* Liaise with group internal audit and external auditors as required
Requirements
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
* Experience in a business partnering role with non-finance functions
* Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
* Proven influencing, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present data to senior stakeholders
* Ability to lead and drive change
Competencies
* Ownership
* Working Together
* Communicative
* Expertise
Closing date: Friday 31st October
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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