FMCG Finance Manager - Hybrid FP&A & Reporting Lead

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is recruiting a qualified Finance Manager for a client in the FMCG manufacturing sector, based in Dublin 12. This permanent position offers hybrid working.

Combining management accounting, financial reporting and operational finance business partnering, you will own the monthly management reporting cycle and ensure accurate financial information reaches the board, sponsor and lenders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA or ACA designation.
• Minimum five years’ finance experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Experience in management accounting or FP&A within FMCG.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience using an integrated ERP system; IFS experience is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and lead a small team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain performance to non-finance colleagues.
• Sound judgement and practical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts and board reporting including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI reporting.
• Prepare commentary and variance analysis against budget and prior year; work with Commercial Finance on EBITDA bridges.
• Lead month-end close, post journals and reconciliations.
• Provide financial information for sponsor queries, lender reporting and covenant compliance.
• Lead annual budget and strategic planning; track value creation vs investment case.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations including trade spend, rebates, and prepayments.
• Review standard costing updates; partner with ops and procurement on cost/performance.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and monitor spend against budgets.
• Track working capital and provide actionable insights.
• Supervise and develop two financial accountants.
• Support annual insurance renewal and ad hoc analysis/projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

People management

Communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is recruiting a qualified Finance Manager for a client in the FMCG manufacturing sector, based in Dublin 12. This permanent position offers hybrid working.

Combining management accounting, financial reporting and operational finance business partnering, you will own the monthly management reporting cycle and ensure accurate financial information reaches the board, sponsor and lenders.