Finance Business Partner - FMCG – Drogheda
A high-growth Irish FMCG business with €100M+ turnover is seeking to appoint a recently qualified accountant to a newly created, high-impact role reporting directly to the COO. This is not a traditional accounting position. Instead, it offers a unique blend of finance, business analysis, and systems exposure, working at the centre of a fast-paced, commercially driven organisation.
This role is ideal for a curious, ambitious accountant who wants to move beyond standard reporting and gain real involvement in how a business operates and scales.
The Opportunity:
Working closely with the COO and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in analysing business performance, improving systems and processes, and supporting data-driven decision making across the organisation. You will gain visibility across all areas of the business — from sales and operations to supply chain — making this an excellent stepping stone into senior commercial or operational roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial & Business Analysis
Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance across the business
Deliver insights on product profitability, pricing, and cost drivers
Support decision-making through data analysis and reporting
Develop dashboards and KPIs to track business performance
Systems & Process Improvement
Work closely with the COO to improve internal systems and reporting tools
Support ERP enhancements and system implementations
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline finance and operational processes
Act as a key link between finance, IT, and operations
Financial Support
Assist with management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
Support financial planning and commercial modelling
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and business case support
Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting outputs
Projects & Strategy
Support strategic initiatives across the business
Participate in cross-functional projects (pricing, supply chain, expansion, etc.)
Drive continuous improvement across reporting and performance tracking
About You
Recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally from Big 4 / Top 10
Strong analytical mindset with a genuine interest in how businesses operate
Commercially curious with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Interest in systems, data, and process improvement
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct exposure to COO and senior leadership
Broad, non-traditional role combining finance, systems, and commercial insight
Opportunity to influence how the business operates and scales
Fast-paced FMCG environment with strong growth trajectory
Clear pathway into senior commercial, finance, or operations roles
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary DOE, Bonus, Pension, and a hybrid working model (2 days WFH).
If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to reach out to me at Dean.Kennedy@hireforce.ie. If you know of any friends or colleagues who might suit this role and would like to refer them, you will receive a €250 voucher should we successfully place them.
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