Assistant Financial Controller

Glanbia - Vacancy

Assistant Financial Controller

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will support the Accounting and Control  function of Glanbia Nutritionals Ireland. This person will play a leading role in ensuring the integrity of financial processes and financial and management reporting for the GN division with key responsibility for the reporting of monthly  and year end accounts. Emphasis is on providing timely, relevant and accurate information in a dynamic environment, where accurate information is paramount and essential in supporting operational and strategic decision-making.   This role will report to the Nutritionals Solutions International and Integrations Director. This opportunity will offer scope for a career minded individual to progress and develop their career within the organization.

• Accurate, timely preparation and submission of monthly and year-end financial and management accounts and reporting packs to Group and Senior Management
• Manage and provide support to Accounting & Finance Associate (Direct report)
• Provide analysis and supporting information to assist management teams in understanding business performance and decision making
• Ensure that the required accounting control procedures are in place and are effective.  This includes the control and reconciliation of the Balance Sheet in line with Glanbia procedures
• Manage and review the monthly inventory  reconciliations and liaise with relevant BU stakeholders
• Review of weekly cash forecasts for the business unit
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to enhance and improve controls, systems and processes in line with evolving business needs
• Responsible for providing information for statutory reporting, external audit and tax compliance
• Play a leading role in the  budget and forecasting cycles for the business with associated reporting and controls
• Support financial process and systems improvement activity ensuring all Glanbia financial planning and reporting processes are optimized and aligned with overall reporting structure

 The Skills you will bring to the team

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Qualified accountant with 3-5 years post-qualification experience ideally in a multinational organisation or medium to large practice.
• Strong financial reporting (IAS/IFRS) background.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of ERP systems, SAP & Data Warehousing platforms (or similar) and report design would be an advantage.

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity can be based in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Kilkenny City or Citywest, Dublin with a requirement to be onsite each week 2 days per week with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.  

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, competitive salary, and the opportunity to progress your career.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.