We are currently recruiting for a Business Controlling Manager position. This is a Permanent Contract, full-time role. This role is based in our busy Finance Team at our Wexford factory in Ireland and reports to the Head of Finance.

Outline of the Role:

The mission of the Business Controlling Manager role is to be responsible for the consolidated financial reporting of Wexford Supply point. This includes full Profit and Loss, Balance sheet and Free Cash Flow, amongst other key schedules. Requiring collaboration with the Head of Finance in planning and co-ordinating the work of the finance team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting is achieved for both Actuals and Forecasting.

More job duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• The management of the central reporting package, Magnitude, as this package is used by external stakeholders to see Wexford’s financial performance and therefore its accuracy is key.

• The incumbent is required to perform volume reporting and alignment both internally and externally. Clear understanding of volume changes and the impact to site costs will be communicated to relevant stakeholders.

• Supporting the Industrial cost controller by providing FTE costs input, which is a critical spend area for the site and key reporting topic.

• A key element of this role is to be the SPOC for the Tagetik platform. The growing importance of Tagetik in financial reporting requires close management of this tool. The role is required to liaise with central IT teams on a monthly basis to ensure smooth closing of Actuals and Forecasting, as well as linking in with other sites to ensure alignment and collaboration when necessary. Wexford is considered as the key knowledge holder in this area.

• The incumbent will be the Free Cash Flow lead. Providing accurate forecasting and actual reporting. Linking internally with Supply Chain for our key working capital lever, inventory, and externally with the Tax and Treasury teams for timings of actual cash payments.

• The incumbent will have one direct report, the Supply Chain Controller, and therefore will be responsible for overseeing the reporting in this area. They will also be required to Co-ordinate 1:1s, objective setting and review, as well as supporting development conversations.

• The Business Controlling Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance and be able to step in and represent them during any periods of absence.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant- ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ PQE.
• Must be numerate, analytical and have good oral & written communication skills
• Have hands on experience of modern integrated ERP systems & proficient in the use of excel
• Ability to work on own initiative and within cross functional groups
• Highly organized and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Accountable, results-driven, with strong stakeholder management.

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. Danone Nutricia Wexford are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation, where no two days are the same. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet. 

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. We therefore support flexible ways of working wherever possible. Please let us know in your application if and how you would like to explore flexible working for this position.

Danone Nutricia Wexford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.