Your new company

This is a well-established, Irish-owned manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. Operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the company supplies premium products to leading retailers and hospitality clients across Ireland and the UK. The business is entering an exciting phase of transformation and is seeking strong leadership to support its continued expansion and operational efficiency. They maintain a family-oriented culture where collaboration is key, and every team member is treated with equal respect. Cross-functional engagement is encouraged, and ideas for improvement are welcomed from all corners of the business. It’s a fast-moving, supportive environment where people work closely together to drive innovation and achieve shared goals.

Your new role
Finance

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop financial models and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and investment planning.
• Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal obligations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Implement robust financial controls, systems, and risk management processes

Operations
• Oversee daily business operations to ensure efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement streamlined operational processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance, HR, IT, procurement, and facilities.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships, ensuring value, reliability, and contract optimisation.
• Ensure operational compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership team to support strategic planning and execution.

Leadership & People
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance and operations teams.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on financial and operational matters.
• Promote and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or a strong financial background.
• 10–15 years’ experience in a senior finance role with operational oversight.
• Proven ability to develop financial strategy, manage risk, and ensure compliance.
• Experience in streamlining operations, implementing scalable systems, and driving efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and foster a high-performance culture.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Experience
• Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain-intensive industries.
• Exposure to startup or scale-up environments.
• A strong grasp of digital tools and analytics platforms.

What you'll get in return

• Salary €85,000 - €95,000
• Flexible working hours - Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–4pm
• Annual healthcare allowance
• RSA (Retirement Savings Account) - payroll can facilitate employee % contribution to personal retirement savings account
• Tax-free bonus vouchers
• Profit-based bonus
• Bike to work scheme
• Flexible working regarding time in lieu
• Financially supports further education

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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