Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Finance Leader to oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility.
This strategic role combines financial leadership with operational oversight, requiring significant shop floor presence to drive business performance and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining regular shop floor presence to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with operations teams.
A key aspect of this role is leading cross-functional initiatives to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who wants to expand their impact beyond traditional financial management and play a key role in driving overall plant performance.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* 7+ years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
* Proven experience in both financial management and operations leadership
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives
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Key Responsibilities
* Maintain regular shop floor presence to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with operations teams
* Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization
* Participate in strategic planning and execution of plant transformation projects
* Translate shop floor observations into actionable financial insights and improvement initiatives
* Develop and monitor KPIs that bridge operational and financial performance
* Lead cost reduction programs through direct engagement with production teams
* Ensure robust financial controls while maintaining operational flexibility
* Partner with operations leaders to optimize production processes and resource utilization
* Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Lead value stream mapping exercises to identify waste and improvement opportunities
* Actively participate in production meetings and problem-solving sessions
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Location
Burnfoot or Letterkenny, Ireland or Campsie, Northern Ireland
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