Financial Controller (12 Month FTC)

Job title: Financial Controller (12 Month FTC)

Company: Glanbia


Job description: Glanbia NutritionalsFinancial Controller (12 month FTC)This role will be responsible for the integrity of the GN financial processes and financial information for Premix EMEA. The EMEA Financial Controller leads the Glanbia Nutritionals financial operations in Orsingen, Germany, and South Africa. This will include the management of the month-end close cycle. Emphasis is on providing timely, relevant and accurate information in a dynamic environment, where accurate information is a key competitive advantage and essential in supporting operational and strategic decision-making. This is a 12 month FTC position and the role reports to Reports to the Director of Finance NS International & Integrations.Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process for Premix EMEA with associated reporting and controls
• Lead the entity consolidation of monthly actual results and feed into the monthly reporting process led by the GN consolidation team
• Lead the planning cycle including Forecast 1, Forecast 2 and the budget cycles
• 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 policy
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Working Capital Management: Lead the cash flow forecasting needs as required by Group and support the Finance Commercial and Operations teams ensuring the efficient and effective management of working capital
• Support the Internal and external audits ensuring compliance with Glanbia accounting policies, including internal controls
• Compliance/Risk Management: Liaise with Group Finance functions to ensure compliance and alignment with Group policies and expectations around risk management.
• Assist with tax and regulatory compliance
• Support financial process and systems improvement activity ensuring all financial planning and reporting process are optimized and aligned with overall GN reporting structures
• Management and coaching of direct reports

Qualification Requirements

• Professional Accounting qualification
• Ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years finance experience gained in a variety of finance environments including significant financial planning and analysis experience in a CPG/FMCG environment
• IFRS knowledge is essential

Experience Requirements

• Strong financial acumen including strong technical accounting skills. Must possess a broad business perspective and have a ‘hands-on’ and in-depth understanding of the GN financials
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional matrix organization
• Hands on experience of using and operating SAP systems (preferably with knowledge of BCS) and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Leadership Capabilities

• Planning – Has proven ability to establish clear directions and mobilises resources (people, funding, technology, materials, support) to get things done in an effective and efficient manner
• Driving Results – Action oriented and steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is very bottom line oriented and can be counted on to consistently exceed goals
• Influencing Others – Can employ a wide range of influencing styles to engage others in problem-solving and decision-making
• Strategic Mindset – Has the ability to see ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends. Conceives a range of scenarios and creates competitive, breakthrough plans

Functional Capabilities

• Financial Accounting – Provides competent and fit for purpose accounting services, ensuring that financial practices are compliant and audit-ready, to maintain the highest standards of financial management within Glanbia
• Business planning – Can drive an optimised financial and business planning process across the business to ensure rigorous evaluation of investments and value creating opportunities
• Business analysis and modeling – Proven track record in using knowledge of finance analysis and modeling to provide realistic and relevant reports to support the business decision making process
• Risk identification – Can accurately identify and mitigate key commercial and business risks
• IT skills – Can leverages IT technologies and systems to drive and improve business performance
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Excellent skills in Microsoft packages

Where and how you will workThe 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 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 GlanbiaThe Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: , Nutritional’s, and . 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.

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Location: Dublin – Kilkenny

Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:23:12 GMT

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