Management Accountant
Our client a leading manufacturing company in Co Wicklow are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance this role will be a pivotal link between Finance and Operations, supporting the site's financial objectives and contributing to strategic decision-making. This role is initially being offered as a one-year Fixed Term Contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a business partner between Finance and Operations on overheads and capital expenditure budgets.
* Support manufacturing cost and standard cost systems in collaboration with the controlling team.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, analysing actual site costs to ensure budget control, accurate production costing, and valuation of stock.
* Contribute to the preparation of standard costs for future years, supporting targets based on forecasts
* Provide insights for the forecasting process by analysing trends, identifying impacts, and making recommendations for the site.
* Deliver monthly variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary.
* Lead on new product costing and participate actively in the new product development process.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Accountant -ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA
* Be a strong communicator, able to work confidently across teams while respecting confidentiality
* Strong Management Accounting experience.
* Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems essential; SAP experience is highly advantageous.
Salary Details:
€70,000 - €80,000 plus benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working