Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in Westport. As a critical member of the Operations Finance department, you will serve as the financial lead for a key business unit, partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, process improvement, and operational excellence. Your expertise will support growth, ensure financial accuracy, and uphold best practices in compliance and reporting as part of our talented finance team.

Responsibilities

· Act as the primary finance contact for a designated business unit, providing expert financial guidance and support.

· Lead month-end close processes, including production order reconciliations, overhead spend analysis, headcount reviews, and variance analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

· Oversee financial planning and analysis for the business unit, including monthly forecasts (LBEs), annual budgets, and long-range planning.

· Monitor, analyse, and report key financial metrics and business performance to senior management and cross-functional departments.

· Ensure all accounting, reporting, and internal controls comply with SOX and established guidelines.

· Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations using Blackline.

· Champion process improvement initiatives to achieve business objectives.

· Support external and internal audit processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence departments.

You will be a Qualified Accountant with one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies.

· You will have a Third level qualification in business/accounting.

· Proven experience working with a fast and dynamic Finance Team.

· Experience within a global manufacturing environment or multinational preferred.

· SAP and Blackline experience is preferred.

· Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metrics set by site/dept and division leaders.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today.