Financial Accountant

Company Overview

Your new employer is a Galway‑based site of a multinational organisation. While part of a global group, the operation locally is relatively lean, meaning people have real responsibility, visibility and access to decision‑makers. The culture is practical, professional and performance‑focused, with a strong emphasis on work ethic and collaboration. Finance is well regarded internally and plays an active role in supporting operations rather than sitting purely in a reporting capacity. This is the type of environment that suits someone who wants the security and structure of an MNC, without losing the hands‑on exposure and learning you typically only get in a smaller business.

The Role

This is a Financial Accountant position within an on‑site finance team in Galway, reporting directly to a senior finance leader. You will gain broad exposure across financial accounting, FP&A and operational finance, working closely with non‑finance stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities include month‑end close, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and providing commercial insight to support operational decision‑making. The role also has a strong production and performance analysis element, offering excellent visibility into how the business operates day‑to‑day. It is a varied, hands‑on position that will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, learning the business and taking ownership, rather than working in a narrow, purely reporting‑focused role. This is a fully on‑site role in Galway, five days per week.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with flexibility around background. Candidates coming from industry, including manufacturing, as well as those trained in Big 4 or mid‑tier practice, will be considered. A strong work ethic is essential, as this is a trusted role within a collaborative team. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable engaging with non‑finance colleagues, and commercially minded with a genuine interest in understanding how the business operates. Solid technical accounting knowledge is important, but mindset, attitude and an appetite to learn matter most to the company.

What’s On Offer

The salary range is €55,000–€65,000, with flexibility depending on experience. There is a 10% annual bonus, paid quarterly.

• Benefits include private health and dental cover and a employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required. Overall, it’s a stable, well‑run organisation with a reputation for treating people properly and offering long‑term career progression.