Finance Business Partner

Kinisla Group; Charleville; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinisla Group in Charleville is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our manufacturing site. You will work closely with the Site Controller and operations teams to drive financial performance, manage costings, budgeting and reporting.

This 12-month maternity cover role involves month-end close, cost analysis, yield reviews, product/process costing, and supporting audits. SAP experience is an advantage and Excel proficiency is essential; you will liaise across cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Commentary analysis on management accounts experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Finance Controller and Operations with reporting deadlines.
• Prepare monthly ops review materials and present dashboards to stakeholders.
• Perform month-end closing and reconciliations.
• Track savings and partner on costings and initiatives.
• Support yield reviews and Material Ledger closure with regional timelines.
• Contribute to product/process costing, budgeting and forecasting.
• Support year-end audits and statutory accounts.
• Collaborate on capital forecasts and budgets.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Charleville

Here at Kinisla, we're currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our team at our Charleville site. The Finance BP will work closely with Site Controller and the operations team on our manufacturing site, to help drive financial performance and improve manufacturing efficiencies. Along with this, the successful candidate will Support the Finance Analyst in reviewing manufacturing yields and ensuring accurate, timely closure of the Material Ledger in line with regional requirements. Assist with product and process costing, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and statutory accounts, while collaborating with cross-functional and site teams on cost accuracy, capital planning, and financial reporting.

This is a 12-month Maternity Leave Cover position.

What will I be doing?

• Provide support and assistance to the Site Finance Controller and Operations team while meeting reporting requirements within deadlines
• Preparation for monthly ops review calls on financial performance against prior year
• Presenting the monthly ops review deck to various stakeholders
• Month end closing - posting of journals and preparation of reconciliations
• Accelerate - tracking of savings and business partnering with the site on costings and new initiatives
• Supporting the finance analyst on yield reviews
• Ensure connectivity and timelines with site teams to ensure Material Ledger is closed in accordance with regional timelines and is accurate and complete.
• Product/Process costing – ensuring that yields, labour and direct overhead standards reflect the true cost of manufacture. Working with cross functional teams to resolve any differences.
• Budgeting and forecasting - Providing support around Sku prime costs, overheads, factory yields & labour
• Year end audit & statutory accounts
• Collaborating with the site teams on capital forecasts and budgets
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required

What do I need to be successful?

• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Experience of preparing and providing commentary analysis on management accounts
• Competent in all Microsoft packages especially Excel
• Great team player
• Ability to work with a number of different teams within the organisation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,700 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

At Kinisla, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.