Financial Director - FMCG/Drinks

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with an exciting FMCG business to recruit an experienced Finance Director in Ireland. The role leads the finance function and partners with the SLT to drive commercial performance and international growth.

You will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and controls, while developing the finance team and managing external stakeholders across export markets. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with PQE in finance.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing or consumer goods advantageous.
• Experience with international/export markets preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Provide commercial insight across sales, margins, profitability and performance.
• Manage working capital, treasury and export-related activities.
• Partner with the SLT on strategic and commercial decisions.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support pricing, investment, product development and international growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop the finance team and manage external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic finance

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be partnering with an exciting FMCG business with a strong international export operation. They are seeking an experienced, commercially focused Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with the SLT.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Provide commercial insight across sales, margins, profitability and performance.
• Manage working capital, treasury and export-related financial activities.
• Partner with the SLT on strategic and commercial decisions.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support pricing, investment, product development and international growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop the finance team and manage key external stakeholders.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong post-qualification experience in a commercial finance environment.
• FMCG, manufacturing or consumer goods experience advantageous.
• Experience with international/export markets preferred.
• Strong commercial, analytical and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.