Accountancy Solutions: Discovering Talent

Management Accountant, FMCG, Kildare

• Kildare
• Permanent
• Industry
• Reference: 24654-AQ

We are working on behalf of a client to recruit a Management / Systems Accountant to support the development of finance systems and deliver high-quality management and financial information to senior stakeholders. This role plays a key part in enhancing reporting capabilities, cost analysis, and business performance insight within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing reporting tools from the ERP system and producing accurate, timely management information to support decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance ERP-based reporting systems 
• Prepare and deliver weekly management reports, including reconciliations and variance analysis
• Regularly review and reset standard costs across the business
• Analyse material cost and usage variances against standard costs
• Develop labour and overhead cost standards and report actuals against these
• Review product costings in collaboration with product and business development teams
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) with product development teams
• Produce margin analysis across products and customers, supporting performance improvement
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support ad hoc projects and financial analysis as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience within a data analysis, production, or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience working with large-scale ERP systems such as Microsoft Business Central, SAP, or similar
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and variance analysis
• Ability to identify, analyse, and report on key business performance indicators
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI is highly advantageous
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful reports for a range of stakeholders

Key Competencies

• Highly motivated with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong IT, systems, and analytical skills
• Able to engage effectively with non-financial and operational teams, explaining financial concepts clearly
• Willing to contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Interested in this opportunity?

Send your CV to Anne Quinn, Manager industry@accountancysolutions.ie or call Anne on 01-6797990