HireForce is proud to partner exclusively with a high-growth, International Manufacturing Group currently dominating the European market. Following a period of exceptional expansion, they are seeking a strategic Head of FP&A to join their finance leadership team. This is more than a "numbers" role. We are looking for a commercial navigator who can look beyond the spreadsheet to tell the story of the business and drive margin‑enhancing decisions across the Group. The Role: Impact & Responsibilities As the Head of FP&A, you will be the bridge between raw data and executive strategy. Your key focus areas will include: Strategic Storytelling: Deliver weekly, monthly, and annual analysis that doesn't just report numbers, but highlights the "why" and "what’s next" for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Commercial Insight: Deep-dive into Group profitability and trends to identify and action margin enhancement opportunities (pricing strategies, product mix, etc.). Operational Excellence: Streamline variance analysis and reporting frameworks, ensuring world-class accuracy, quality, and speed. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams to gather intelligence and act as a financial advisor to non‑finance departments. Forecasting & Metrics: Own and evolve rolling forecast models and track the performance metrics that matter most to the Board. Board‑Level Presence: Lead the preparation and consolidation of all Board reporting material, including high-level briefing documents for senior stakeholders. The Candidate: Requirements Qualified Professional: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with ideally 8+ years PQE in a complex, fast‑paced environment. Proven Leader: A track record of developing high‑performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence. Commercial Acumen: The ability to manage conflicting deadlines in a dynamic, international manufacturing or commercial setting. Influencer: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non‑financial leaders. Remuneration: Competitive current salary, Bonus and Pension If the role isn’t for you, If you are happy with the level of service you’ve experienced with HireForce, we would really appreciate if you can refer a friend and you will receive a €250 voucher should we successfully place your friend. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading pet food manufacturer is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for their Office in Mullingar, Ireland. This role involves transforming the finance function into a strategic partner and includes responsibilities such as managing variance analysis, financial forecasting, and team leadership. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial modeling and leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and innovation in the pet food industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. We are now welcoming applicants for the role of Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Finance Team at our Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of FP&A will be primarily responsible for transitioning our finance function from traditional accounting to a value-added, forward-looking strategic partner. You will design, build and lead the FP&A function, establishing the frameworks for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and commercial modelling that will drive our next phase of growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Weekly variance analysis on sales, margin and costs. Lead and manage delivery of monthly 'Reporting Packs'. Develop week / month/ year rolling P&L and cashflow forecasts for the group. Create, lead and mentor a high-performing team of analysts. Provide and present deep dive analysis on a range of ad hoc topics and projects. Own and deliver all business case preparation. Lead financial appraisal of all major CAPEX projects. Deliver "the story behind the numbers" to the C&D SLT, highlighting risk and opportunities. Personal Competencies And Qualifications A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post qualification experience in financial control. Expert level financial modeling and business case preparation. Proven leadership and team development experience. Excellent communication and influencing skills with ability to take large volumes of data and distill into one page 'exec summaries'. Strong systems experience and understanding with desire to improve improved reporting processes across the group. Experience in manufacturing is a benefit. To apply for this role, please submit your CV as below. The closing date for applicants is Friday 20th March. #J-18808-Ljbffr

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one‑stop‑shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large‑scale, low‑cost highly automated facilities to multi‑purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. We are now seeking a Head of Finance to join the Finance Team working out of our Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance will be primarily responsible for managing and driving our Group Finance teams located in Mullingar to deliver on time and accurate weekly, monthly and annual reporting. The day‑to‑day role will include the following but will extend to all activity needed to fulfil the key responsibilities above. Responsibilities Lead and manage all financial reporting – weekly, monthly and annual. Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary to a tight timeline. Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements. Develop high performing, lean HQ team to deliver support services to site teams i.e. transfer pricing. Oversee banking, insurance and foreign currency exposures. Manage year‑end processes, audits and financial statements for all entities. Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post‑qualification experience in financial control. Demonstrated leadership and team development experience with excellent communication and influencing skills. Strong systems experience and understanding is key to this role; manufacturing experience is a benefit. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading pet food manufacturer in Mullingar is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial reporting and manage the finance team. The role requires a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in financial control and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, and managing year-end audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems background and preference for those with manufacturing experience. This position offers an opportunity to drive financial excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. Head of Finance – Responsibilities Lead and manage all financial reporting - weekly, monthly and annual. Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary to a tight timeline. Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements. Develop high performing, lean HQ team to deliver support services to site teams i.e. transfer pricing. Oversee banking, insurance and foreign currency exposures. Manage year-end processes, audits and financial statements for all entities. Qualifications The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post qualification experience in financial control. They will have demonstrated leadership and team development experience with excellent communication and influencing skills. Strong systems experience and understanding is key to this role, and experience in manufacturing a benefit. Location Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance will be primarily responsible for managing and driving our Group Finance teams located in Mullingar to deliver on time and accurate weekly, monthly and annual reporting. The day-to-day role will include the following but will extend to all activity needed to fulfil the key responsibilities above: #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading pet food manufacturer in Mullingar is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee all financial reporting and manage finance teams. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience, proven leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparation of detailed management accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing audits. This is a pivotal role for driving financial accuracy and team performance within the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr