Finance Manager

Finance Manager Manufacturing Sector Dublin (Hybrid, 3 days per week at site) Commutable for South & West Dublin and nearby County Kildare locations Lead Cost Control. Drive Performance. Influence Strategy. €70,000 – 80,000 + bonus + pension + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to join a manufacturing business in Dublin. This is a senior role for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has a relentless focus on cost control, operational efficiency and margin protection. This role sits at the heart of the manufacturing operation, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive profitability, strengthen financial controls and deliver real-time commercial insight that influences key operational decisions. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Site Finance & Manufacturing Performance This is a hands-on finance leadership role supporting a busy manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on understanding what drives cost, efficiency and profitability across the site. You will work closely with operational colleagues to provide clear financial insight into production performance, resource usage, stock movement, cost trends and margin delivery. The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation and can turn financial data into practical recommendations. Cost Insight, Stock & Margin Analysis A key part of the role will be improving visibility of manufacturing costs and identifying opportunities to protect and enhance margin. This will include reviewing production costs, stock values, usage patterns, efficiency measures and profitability trends, ensuring leaders have the information they need to make timely and commercially sound decisions. Operational Finance Partnering You will act as a key finance partner to site and operational teams, supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance reviews. The successful candidate will be comfortable challenging assumptions, explaining financial performance clearly and working collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders to improve decision-making and accountability. Controls, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Alongside the commercial and operational finance focus, the role will also support strong financial control, accurate reporting, robust month-end processes and ongoing improvements to finance systems, processes and ways of working. This is a role for someone who can balance detailed manufacturing finance analysis with broader commercial influence and practical operational support. What We’re Looking For: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience within manufacturing finance Deep understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting Proven ability to partner operational leadership teams ERP systems experience within a production/manufacturing environment Advanced Excel and analytical capability Confident communicator with a hands-on leadership style This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially driven Finance Manager with a deep understanding of working within manufacturing who wants to make a measurable impact on operational performance, cost reduction and strategic growth