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Financial Controller
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of Cork
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Financial Controller – Manufacturing & Commercial
Location: Cork, Ireland
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to €100,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to take full ownership of financial operations across both manufacturing and commercial arms of a global brand?
Our client, a leading name in the premium FMCG sector, is looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to drive financial governance, performance insight, and strategic planning across their Irish operations.
The Company
A global powerhouse in the premium confectionery space, our client is home to some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. With a reputation built on innovation, quality, and strong heritage, the business operates in over 50 countries and reaches more than 170 markets worldwide.
Their Ireland site is a key hub for both manufacturing and commercial activity, fast-paced, collaborative, and performance-driven. Here, financial leadership is valued as a key driver of business growth and operational excellence.
The Role
As a Financial Controller, you’ll be the senior finance lead across both the Cork based manufacturing facility and the Irish commercial division.
This is a critical leadership role where you’ll combine hands on financial control with long-term strategic thinking. From industrial cost management to commercial business partnering, you’ll provide the insights and direction that underpin sustainable, profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing & Industrial Finance
Lead all aspects of plant financial control, reporting, and compliance
Partner with operations to drive productivity and cost efficiency
Own budgeting, forecasting, and CapEx planning for industrial operations
Monitor key metrics including production variance, material usage, and waste
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
Oversee FP&A for the commercial function and influence investment decisions
Support pricing strategies, customer profitability, and marketing ROI
Manage financial planning across SKUs and business units
Provide robust, insight-driven reporting to steer business strategy
Leadership & Governance
Deliver strong financial stewardship across both business arms
Improve reporting tools and processes for better transparency and impact
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business
What We’re Looking For
Prior senior finance experience within FMCG, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
Proven leadership in financial strategy, P&L ownership, and business partnering
Strong technical expertise in IFRS, local GAAP, SAP, and Hyperion
Deep understanding of cost control, forecasting, and CapEx evaluation
Highly commercial, detail-oriented, and collaborative
Why Join?
Global Brand – Join a trusted international name with a powerful portfolio
End-to-End Ownership – Lead finance across manufacturing and commercial teams
Strategic Visibility – Make key decisions that shape financial performance
Culture of Innovation – Be part of a business that values growth and forward thinking
Attractive Package – Competitive salary, generous bonus, and comprehensive benefits
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