We are currently recruiting for a Industrial Cost Controller – Maternity Leave Cover position. The Industrial Cost Controller reports into the Head of Finance at our Wexford site and part of a small finance team. This is a full-time, specific purpose contract role.

Outline of the Role:

The Industrial Cost Controller is responsible for the control, reporting, forecasting and animation of industrial cost and material losses for the Wexford Supply point. Acting as business partner to the production team, the position holder will help to increase the understanding and awareness of industrial costs, forecast accurately and identify any potential cost saving / productivity opportunities.

This role is the key SPOC for the digital and IT department responsible for the monthly review with the department of the departmental budget and supporting in forecasting and annual budget exercise. Another key element of the role is to work closely with the performance team for overall finance coordination of productivity projects and the financial cost and savings related to these projects and in detail validate any productivity projects in the area of production cost and material losses.

Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Preparation and review of month end accounts for all industrial cost and material losses lines in the P&L, including accrual journal preparation, monthly cost review vs forecast and animation and explanation to Head of Finance, DBS Finance team and operation team.
• Produce and circulate monthly material losses reports to Operation, Digital and IT partners with required level of interaction and animation to ensure understanding and provide challenge.
• Input into rolling forecast process for industrial cost and material losses with clear visibility and understanding of cost forecast, including risk and opps.
• Facilitation, coordination and animation (together with performance team) of productivity.
• Lead facilitation and organization of internal control and financial audits as well as annual Vestalis risk assessment.
• Support internal control team for onsite DANgo animation.
• Continuously look to improve material losses reporting, animation and efficiency of our processes.
• Provide efficient and accurate monthly group reporting in required format.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ PQE.
• Full management accountant remit with the ability to effectively support and partner the business and management.
• Have hands on experience of modern integrated ERP systems and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be numerate, analytical and have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within cross functional groups including various stakeholders of the business.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards and accuracy.

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. Danone Nutricia Wexford are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation, where no two days are the same. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet.

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. We therefore support flexible ways of working wherever possible. Please let us know in your application if and how you would like to explore flexible working for this position. Danone Nutricia Wexford is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.