Head Of Finance

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:

• 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.

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.