Group Financial & Project Accountant

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago
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An established Irish, family-run manufacturing group with a strong international footprint is currently seeking a Group Financial & Project Accountant to join its Group Finance team based in Killarney.The business has been operating for over 50 years and has grown steadily through organic expansion and acquisitions across the UK and Europe. With multiple manufacturing sites, continued investment, and a clear growth strategy, this is a great time to join the organisation.The RoleThis is a hands-on position that offers a genuine 50/50 split between core financial accounting and projects. You'll have responsibility for the financial oversight of a number of Group sites, while also playing a key part in improving systems, processes and ways of working across the finance function.It's an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant who enjoys working close to the numbers and site operations teams but also wants exposure to ERP, systems implementation and continuous improvement projects. The role carries real ownership of financial & management reporting for the assigned sites.What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing monthly financial submissions from assigned Group sites, working closely with local finance teams to query, challenge and resolve issues prior to consolidation.
Focusing on material and judgement-based accounting areas to ensure consistency with Group policies and procedures.
Analysing gross margin performance, understanding key drivers, and providing clear insights versus budget and forecast.
Supporting the annual budgeting process and longer-term strategic planning across the Group.
Assisting with statutory audits, including review of financial statements and coordination with external advisors.
Acting as a finance business partner to site finance and operational teams, providing practical commercial insight.
Travelling periodically to Group sites to build relationships and deepen understanding of operations.
Contributing to and leading finance transformation initiatives, including ERP, systems and process improvement projects.
Supporting ad-hoc projects and wider business initiatives as they arise.

About You

Fully qualified accountant with 5+ years' PQE.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and confident reviewing and challenging financial outputs.
Experience in a Group or multi-site environment, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial setting.
Well-organised, deadline-driven and comfortable working independently.
A self-starter with strong initiative and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Project management or systems experience is highly desirable.
Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across finance and operations.
Highly IT-literate with a strong interest in finance systems and process improvement.

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