Financial / Plant Controller: North West

Financial / Plant Controller: North West

Our clients, a multi-national manufacturing and distribution firm in the drinks industry with a facility in North West of Ireland, are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accounting and controls for the production and also their distribution business.   They will ensure production and sales are properly accounted for and assets and liabilities are properly valued. They will also support the Company’s goals by providing accurate, value-added reporting to commercial and operations management to support timely decision making by ensuring appropriate controls are in place to protect the Company’s assets.

The Role:

• Work with operations to establish meaningful, timely and immediate metrics to help manage the business and measure performance.
• Promote functional efficiency so that non value-added work is reduced or eliminated, so that it is easier to complete tasks, etc. Work with cross functional teams as well as Costing functional partners to promote consistency in operations. Detect cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction efforts. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Support the plant leadership and provide analyses and insights into plant operations, budgets, and major investments. Communicate, assist and advise department heads in the Monthly Variance Analysis. Provide action plan leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate month end close and reconciliation of balance sheet. Ensure that all financial activities are in compliance with all laws and GAAP.
• Continuously improve the handling, recording and reporting of all financial data. Recommend and implement process improvements including streamlining the close process, financial reporting, account analysis, etc. Identify areas for improvement in operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for new and existing products.
• Provide assistance to external auditing organizations. Interact with external audit and prepare required audit documentation.
• Develop and maintain inventory control validation, cycle count programs, auditing of procedures, and communication of issues related to inventory accuracy. Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and investigate and resolve count issues each period. Control the overall assets of the plant related to inventory, fixed assets, spending controls, and cost reductions.
• Maintain a customer service mindset and attitude to help control the business, be a valued business partner with all functions of the business, and provide accurate and timely data to help make good business decisions.
• Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization.

The Role

• A Qualified Accountant ideally.
• 5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)
• Strong costing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years Experience with B/S reconciliation and production metrics
• 5 years Experience with inventory control, perpetual inventory and budget process.
• Detail Oriented
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• AS400 experience, an advantage

For more information call Keith on 01 9121892 or email Keith@executiveedge.ie