Financial Accountant

Uniting Holding; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Holding in Ireland seeks a high-calibre Qualified Accountant to join the finance team in a manufacturing environment, driving financial accuracy, process controls and cost management.

You will own budgeting, forecasting and costing methodologies, collaborate with production and supply chain, and leverage Big 4 training to deliver robust financial processes and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 2–4 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record of implementing, documenting, and upgrading financial processes and controls.
• Strong costing skills: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting.
• Direct hands-on FP&A experience in budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Big 4 background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize robust financial workflows and internal controls across the manufacturing plant.
• Streamline financial reporting mechanisms to reduce month-end closing times and improve data accuracy.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective financial measures.
• Manage costing methodologies, including standard costing and variance analysis; oversee inventory valuation and obsolescence provisions.
• Input into annual budgeting and rolling forecasts; develop financial models for CapEx and business cases.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams; contribute to ERP upgrades and process automation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Team player

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-calibre, Qualified Accountant to join our finance team. This critical role requires a professional with a strong background in the manufacturing industry who can drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate will combine rigorous technical expertise with a proactive mindset. You will take ownership element of budgeting, forecasting, and complex costing methods, while actively implementing robust financial processes. A Big 4 background is preferred for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Help introduce Process Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Design, implement, and optimize robust financial workflows and internal controls across the manufacturing plant.

• Streamline financial reporting mechanisms to reduce month-end closing times and improve data accuracy.

• Identify operational inefficiencies and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective financial measures.

Costing & Inventory Management

• Manage and develop various costing methodologies, including standard costing and variance analysis.

• Analyse material, labour, and overhead variances monthly, providing actionable insights to plant management.

• Oversee inventory valuation, obsolescence provisions, and the annual physical stocktake process.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Input into the annual budgeting process and regular rolling forecasts for the manufacturing operations.

• Help develop financial models to support capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals and business case evaluations.

• Provide deep-dive financial analysis on product profitability, margin fluctuations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Teamwork & Problem Solving

• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams

• Act as a core team member in finance-led projects, including system upgrades (ERP) and process automation.

• Investigate financial discrepancies and proactively propose structured, data-driven solutions.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• Industry Experience:Minimum 2–4 years of post-qualification experience specifically within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Process Expertise: Proven track record of implementing, documenting, and upgrading financial processes and controls.

• Technical Costing Skills: Strong, practical understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.

• FP&A Capabilities: Direct, hands‑on experience in building and managing budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Background: Big 4 trained.

• Systems: Advanced Excel skills and experience working with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st September at 3pm.

Hygeia is an equal opportunities employer