Management Accountant

The Job: We are working alongside a leading manufacturer based in Cavan to hire a Management Accountant. This is a new role within the organization, aimed at supporting the Financial Controller and Director of Finance. This position is crucial for enhancing financial planning, decision-making, and control processes, thereby increasing the financial acumen across the organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cost and material cost analysis, understanding cost drivers, allocation methods, and control techniques to optimize financial effectiveness.
• Manage, monitor, and report on costs.
• Accurately record financial transactions and ensure their integrity to understand and drive business performance, financial position, and cash flows.
• Participate in business transformation and control projects that impact the company’s profitability and decision-making.
• Collaborate with various departments within our multicultural team.
• Create management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s financial performance.
• Match transactions (e.g., monthly sales and margin, balance sheets) internally against external statements and documents to ensure accuracy and confidence in our financial reporting.
• Perform and participate in third-party audits to ensure highly accurate data and compliance with regulations, providing assurance to all stakeholders.
• Use quantitative and qualitative insights to forecast company performance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and scrutinizing business strategies and financial decision-making.

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA, or Chartered Accountant.
• Preferably 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred, though a strong interest in the industry is also valued.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP, is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel.