Management Accountant – Waterford
We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join a leading global organisation and a high-performing and collaborative finance team in Waterford on a fixed-term contract until July/August 2027. This role would suit a qualified accountant looking for exposure to a multinational manufacturing environment, including those coming straight from practice, who are keen to gain strong commercial exposure within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Fully onsite role based in Waterford city.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in financial reporting across manufacturing operations, employee benefits, and departmental cost centres. You will partner with operational leaders to support business performance and decision-making and have the opportunity to make a real business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare budgets, quarterly forecasts, and month-end reporting for manufacturing operations and cost centres
- Manage financial reporting for employee benefits and departmental budgets
- Lead weekly labour cost reporting and variance analysis
- Support headcount planning and workforce cost forecasting
- Review and sign off on weekly and monthly payroll
- Support SOX and statutory audits
- Deliver ad hoc costing and financial analysis to support management decisions
- Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, U.S. GAAP, and SOX requirements
About You:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Open to newly qualified accountants from practice or those with industry experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong systems and Excel capability
- SOX experience advantageous but not essential
Why Join?
- Long-term contract stability through 2027
- Supportive and collaborative finance team culture
- Excellent exposure to operations and senior stakeholders
- Strong development opportunity for accountants transitioning from practice
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.
021-4809118
