Finance Business Partner

Morgan McKinley; Shannon; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Career progression

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a growing organisation to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join its expanding finance team in Ireland. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role supports day-to-day oversight, month-end close, financial reporting and internal controls across a global organisation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years post-qualified experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), solid accounting and reporting expertise, and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders across

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders across geographies.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end experience.
• Commercially minded and proactive.
• Ambitious with long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Financial Controller on day-to-day oversight of the Ireland finance function.
• Lead and oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support SOX compliance, internal controls and financial governance.
• Provide financial insight and support to senior stakeholders globally.
• Work with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely queries resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the wider finance team.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join its expanding finance team. Working closely with the Finance Controller, this is a key role supporting the day-to-day oversight and management of the Ireland finance function. The position offers broad exposure across financial oversight, business partnering, compliance and controls, with strong visibility across the wider global finance organisation.

You’ll support the Financial Controller across month-end, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit, SOX compliance and financial controls, while partnering with stakeholders across the business globally to provide insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Financial Controller on the day-to-day oversight of the Ireland finance function.
• Lead and oversee month-end close, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the ongoing management of SOX compliance, internal controls and financial governance.
• Provide financial insight and support to senior stakeholders across the business globally.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting across the finance function.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the wider finance team and act as a key point of escalation.

Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years post-qualified experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a complex or multinational environment.
• Manufacturing experience is highly desirable, ideally with exposure to a site-based or operational finance environment.
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders across different functions and geographies.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end experience, with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• A natural problem solver who is keen to take ownership and make a tangible impact.
• Ambitious and looking for a role offering long-term progression and the opportunity to step into greater responsibility.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent pension and wider benefits
• Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities
• Exposure to senior leadership and a global finance organisation
• Opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of growth and expansion
• A high-profile role with scope to make a real impact and shape the finance function