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Finance and Operations Manager

A leading Irish business operating within the land management and natural resources sector is seeking to appoint a Finance and Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal appointment and an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional who wants to play a highly influential role in shaping operational and financial performance within a well-established and growing organisation.

The successful candidate will be central to improving how the business measures, manages and drives performance across both finance and operations.

Permanent role and hybrid working options but with a requirement to have an office presence in Clonakilty (West Cork) on a weekly basis.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the enhancement of operational and financial reporting controls while supporting the wider strategic direction of the business.

You will work closely with operational teams and finance staff to improve reporting visibility, strengthen KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Build and grow the business
  • Leading finance and operational reporting improvements
  • Developing KPIs and performance metrics
  • Supporting strategic decision-making and business planning
  • Managing budgeting, audit and working capital activities
  • Driving operational efficiency and performance improvements
  • Leading and developing teams across finance and operations
  • Supporting governance, compliance and reporting standards

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who combine strong commercial awareness with operational leadership capability.

Suitable candidates may come from:

  • An accountancy background
  • Finance leadership roles with strong operational exposure
  • Agricultural, forestry, food production or related operational environments
  • Commercial operations management backgrounds with strong financial acumen

You will ideally have:

  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
  • A data-driven and performance-focused mindset
  • Strong Excel and reporting capability
  • The ability to influence and lead change within a growing organisation

What’s on Offer

  • Senior leadership role with significant influence
  • Opportunity to shape operational and financial performance
  • Well-established and financially strong organisation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Long-term career growth opportunity within a progressive business

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.

021-4809118

michael.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie

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