Financial Controller

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  • Co Mayo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Financial Controller - MayoOur client is recruiting for a Financial Controller to take full ownership of financial stewardship at the company's food processing facility. This is a pivotal leadership role, driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organisation.About the RoleAs Financial Controller, you will oversee all financial operations, from day-to-day accounting to long-term strategic planning. You'll partner closely with operations, production, sales, procurement, and senior leadership.Key Responsibilities:Financial Management & Reporting:
  • Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
  • Oversee cost of sales reporting, yield analysis, and margin performance.
  • Manage statutory accounts, audits, and year-end processes.
Cost Control & Operational Finance:
  • Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, overheads, and plant KPIs.
  • Analyse carcass yield, trim values, by-product recovery, and line profitability.
  • Partner with operations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimise cost etc.
Cashflow, Working Capital & Treasury:
  • Lead cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning.
  • Oversee debtor/creditor management and supplier payment cycles.
  • Optimise inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensures compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards.
  • Support traceability, food safety, and quality assurance reporting.
  • Maintain insurance, risk registers, and business continuity plan.
Strategic Leadership:
  • Provide financial insight to support pricing, procurement, and commercial decisions.
  • Evaluate capital investment proposals (equipment, upgrades, automation).
  • Contribute to long-term business planning and profitability strategies.
  • Act as a key member of the senior management team.
Team Leadership:
  • Lead and develop the finance team.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Requirement:Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).7+ years' experience in finance; food processing or agri-business desirable.Strong understanding of cost accounting, yield analysis, and margin management.Proficiency with Sage and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Financial Controller in Mayo, please contact Noeleen Stewart.091-706712Castlebar, Ballina, Swinford, Westport, Claremorris, Mayo

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