Management Accountant, Newly Qualified Accountant

The opportunity that this Management Accountant job offers:

This Management Accountant job in Co Mayo uniquely offers you full training in all areas of management/cost/operational accounting in a multinational manufacturing environment.

No previous experience in management accounting or in the manufacturing sector is required.  If you have recently completed your accounting exams (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have some experience in a multinational company, or if you are still in practice and gaining exposure to multinationals or manufacturing companies through your client base, we want to talk to you.

Your new job as Manufacturing Management Accountant:

With one-to-one support from your Finance Manager in this US Multinational company, you will be trained on and become responsible for standard costing, pricing, stock management, production performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, variance analysis, spend analysis, capital spend appraisals, financial analysis and appraisals of projects, scenarios and decision support to Project Leaders.

As the Management Accountant, you will become an integral part of the manufacturing operation, gaining true insight & input into the operations, its cost drivers and revenue drivers.

Responsibilities will include: 

1. Month End reporting – variance analysis and reports on material prices, material usage, production efficiency and comparisons to standards, stock provisions, overhead spend and absorption plans
2. Daily and weekly management reporting on production performance, focusing on efficiency, waste/spoilage, overtime and other expenses.
3. Stock management to ensure inventory levels are accurately maintained, working capital is appropriate & efficient, risk levels are monitored and provision is made for obsolete stock
4. Business planning cycle  – preparing annual business plan and quarterly review of schedules and support management and marketing decisions.
5. Ad-hoc projects – reporting on cost comparisons, financial modelling, and machine effectiveness, capital spend analysis.
6. Managing standard costing system, updating standard costs annually, integrate costs to business plans volumes and expenditure. Maintain monthly standards costs to reflect changes in BOMs, throughput rates, product structures, etc.
7. Prepare monthly material price variances resulting in changes to currency values, supplier prices changes, etc.
8. Work with Project Leaders to provide financial impact of cost improvement projects and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting of the associated cost saving

What will it be like to work for this company?

Sociable – join a team of 17 in finance, and interact regularly with professionals and leaders in manufacturing, engineering, R&D, supply chain and warehousing.

Supportive – Develop your skills under the direction of a highly experienced finance manager, as well as a highly supportive Financial Controller in an environment where everyone works onsite 70% of the time (4 days one week, 3 days the next)

Progressive – This company develop all staff through bi-annual career reviews and annual salary reviews, to ensure you are happy long-term.

Rewarding – Salary guide for this job is approximately €50000, plus 7.5% bonus, 8% pension, full health insurance for you and family, 23 days annual leave, paid professional fees, etc.

What you need to do now:

If you want to make the most of your recently acquired Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and develop new skills and experience in management accounting in a US Multinational manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

To be considered for upcoming interviews please contact Edel Vahey, Director of FP&A Senior Finance & Executive Search on 094 955 7033, or send your CV through the links provided.