Finance Business Partner

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are searching for a Senior Financial Accountant- Sustainability to join the finance team here at Kerry. Reporting into the Senior Financial Accountant you play a key role in the business with a strong focus on sustainability and providing ESG reports to the wider business.

This is a global role with a great amount of exposure within the business, and the successful candidate will work cross functionally with other teams and departments within Kerry to present and report back data.

We are flexible on candidate location between Naas or Tralee and operate a Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

What will I be doing?

• Become an expert in ESG external reporting requirements i.e., Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and related European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as well as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
• Provide technical advice and support to organisation in relation to external ESG reporting frameworks.
• Work with functions to ensure that disclosure requirements per ESRS are met.
• Work with functions to help with capacity building and understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, developments and best practice within sector and peers.
• Key contributor to production and continued development of external Sustainability Reports.
• Engage with and deliver year end reporting support to assurance partner and/or auditor.
• Manage submission of data/responses to external ESG rating agencies icluding CDP, EcoVadis, UN Global Compact, ISS, MSCI.
• Contribute to investor and customer questionnaires where required.
• Build expertise through external engagement, horizon scanning and contribute to knowledge sharing and education required on this evolving topic across the finance function and cross-functionally.

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, Curry’s, Argos, and many others. 

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. To be successful in this role, we would be looking for proven experience in a similar role with an interest in Sustainability and for you to be a Qualified Accountant.

These include:

• Good relationship building skills.
• Audit/assurance background, an advantage.
• Knowledge/understanding of developments in ESG reporting, an advantage.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Results orientated, strong adherence to deadlines, deliver on projects in a timely manner.
• Good knowledge of Excel, AFO, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Strive for continuous improvement

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’re 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. 

The aim to shape the future of food might seem ambitious to some, but to us in Kerry Taste and Nutrition, it's all in a day’s work. 

Kerry is dedicated to helping create better-tasting, more authentic and nutritious food and beverages. We produce safe, quality products that help feed millions every day. 

Wherever you are, we can work together to create inspiring solutions that nourish life

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