Management Accountant – County OffalyRole PurposeThe Management Accountant will deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial and operational information to support effective decision-making across the business. This role has ownership of weekly and month-end management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis, and acts as a key finance business partner to operational and senior leadership teams.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly management accounts for senior management and Board review.Prepare and analyse monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules.Produce month-end financial reports and supporting commentary.Assist with weekly accounts preparation and KPI reporting.Support the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with external auditors.Prepare and analyse cost and efficiency KPIs to support operational and strategic decision-making.Complete and analyse variance analysis against budgets and standards.Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets and participate in the budgeting cycle.Support the evaluation, development, and review of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnicalProfessionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.3–5 years’ experience in management accounting, FP&A, or a similar role.Experience in a manufacturing, food, or industrial environment is desirable.Strong knowledge of IFRS / FRS 102 and the Irish regulatory framework (Companies Act 2014).Advanced Excel skills (including nested formulas and pivot tables).Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.ERP system experience, ideally SAP or equivalent.BehaviouralStrong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.Confident communicator with the ability to influence and partner with non-finance stakeholders.High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
