Site Finance Operations Manager – Manufacturing & Costing

CareerWise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment seeks a Finance Operations Manager for our Galway-based client. You will be the key onsite financial partner to the Site Leadership Team, responsible for site-level financial activities, cost accounting, and strategic performance management.

You will drive standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis within a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring accuracy of manufacturing costs and profitability. On-site presence is required at Galway location 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA…).
• 5+ years in finance operations with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong MS Office proficiency; SAP FI and Hyperion preferred.
• Experienced in business partnering with non-finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly manufacturing performance reporting and close activities.
• Own standard costing and NPI-related COGS processes.
• Drive variance analysis and cost-saving initiatives with operations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and Latest Estimate cycles.
• Ensure GAAP/SOX compliance and support audits.

Skills

Financial partnering

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP FI

Hyperion

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment seeks a Finance Operations Manager for our Galway-based client. You will be the key onsite financial partner to the Site Leadership Team, responsible for site-level financial activities, cost accounting, and strategic performance management.

You will drive standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis within a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring accuracy of manufacturing costs and profitability. On-site presence is required at Galway location 3 days per week.