External Manufacturing Finance Analyst — Costing & FP&A

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join its External Manufacturing Finance team in Ireland. The role partners with cross-functional teams across Ireland, Europe and the US to deliver rigorous financial analysis, budgeting and reporting, underpinning strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE, strong costing and analysis skills, and familiarity with SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in financial analysis, costing and accounting principles.
• SAP ERP knowledge desirable.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Strong controls, compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions and geographies.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Take a key role within the External Manufacturing Finance team, with responsibility for subcontracting, PPV and freight.
• Manage month-end reporting, including financial commentary, variance analysis and identifying trends.
• Prepare and submit external manufacturing budgets and financial projections in a timely manner.
• Prepare and analyse product costing across a significant portfolio of materials.
• Act as the finance representative for Virtual Plant Teams, providing effective financial business partnering.
• Prepare tolling reconciliations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Identify financial risks and support the assessment and quantification of operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, where applicable.
• Support and facilitate internal and external audits as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join its External Manufacturing Finance team in Ireland. The role partners with cross-functional teams across Ireland, Europe and the US to deliver rigorous financial analysis, budgeting and reporting, underpinning strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE, strong costing and analysis skills, and familiarity with SAP ERP.