Finance Operations Manager

A Finance Operations Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. As the Site Operations Finance Manager, you will serve as the key onsite Financial partner to the Site Leadership Team, responsible for all site-level financial activities, cost accounting, and strategic performance management. You will be a hands-on leader, driving the accuracy of manufacturing costs (Standard Costing), inventory valuation, and variance analysis (material, labour, overhead) within a GMP-regulated environment. This role is vital for optimizing manufacturing efficiencies and driving profitability.

The role requires physical presence on-site at THE GALWAY location at least 3 days per week, working closely with Senior Leadership and Operations teams.

THE ROLE:

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Financial Performance Management: Lead monthly manufacturing performance reporting (output, yields, overheads) up to full site P&L view in line with Global calendars. Perform any month-closing activities as required.
• Standard Costing: Own standard costing, partnering with site functions and Injectables Finance colleagues to deliver annual Product Standard COGS including New Product Introduction.
• Variance Analysis: Drive rigorous analysis of variances, partnering with Operations to resolve discrepancies and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive budgeting, forecasting, and Latest Estimate cycles.
• Inventory & Fixed Assets: Oversee site Inventory at risk review and Fixed Asset cycle count & records.
• Capital Investment Support: Provide financial evaluation of capital projects (CAPEX), including NPV, IRR, and payback calculations.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX regulations, and corporate policies. Support Statutory Audit and act as site liaison for corporate and external audit teams.
• Business Partnership: Act as the trusted finance partner to the Site Leadership Team, translating financial data into actionable insights for functional leaders.
• Other: Support site Finance Lead with implementation of Operations Excellence program.
• Projects and ad-hoc perform as assigned to cover a diverse range of business issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA…)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, SAP FI, Hyperion are highly preferred.
• Experienced Business Partnering with non-Finance functions.
• Expertise in financial operations processes, systems, and controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and customer focus.
• Engaged team member with fluent skills in English both written and oral.