Finance Analyst

About The Role

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our brilliant team in Charleville, Co. Cork. This role reports into the Finance Lead and will require someone coming from a similar role within a Manufacturing environment, ideally with SAP experience and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Please note, this role is based in Charleville, Co. Cork, candidates must live within a commutable distance of the site. Kerry operates a Hybrid working policy.

What will I be doing?

• Inventory Control, Reconciliation & Valuation - Perform & review month end stock reconciliation
• Working closely with the supply chain and warehousing teams on weekly stock bins review on SAP and inventory reconciliations
• Reflecting stock adjustments on SAP in a timely manner
• Analysis of Inventory write offs and investigation of variances
• Updating weekly operational financial metrics
• Analysis of material usage and seeking explanations on variances against budget and prior year (PPV calculation)
• Calculation of monthly cost of sales and tie back to the general ledger
• Analysis of gross margin and investigation of movements
• Cost Recovery calculations and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting - Providing support around Sku prime costs, inventory costs, factory yields & labour
• Year End Audit & Statutory Accounts - On site physical stock / Asset audit.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Third Level College Degree in Finance
• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment
• SAP experience
• Competent in all Microsoft packages especially Excel
• Great team player
• Ability to work with a number of different teams within the organisation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers including Tesco  and many others.

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world's leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the diary business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients and consumer foods business- a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe

We have an unrivalled dairy consumers brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure & Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine and Charleville cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.