Job Overview
We are excited to announce the establishment of a new beverage concentrate manufacturing facility in County Kildare, outside of Dublin, in Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our growth journey.
About the Role
The Sr Finance Manager of Supply Chain (Procurement) will be based in Ireland supporting the Procurement function (based in Ireland and USA) and will be a key resource in reporting and providing critical analyses on financial performance for leadership.
Main Responsibilities:
Financial Forecasting and Reporting
* Lead the development of financial forecast process, (including consolidation across business units) with procurement, ensuring alignment with procurement leadership and overall business objectives.
* Lead the weekly, monthly and quarterly review process analyzing financial results, providing insights into variances, risks, and opportunities.
* Develop and communicate variance explanations, ensuring stakeholders understand the financial impacts and key trends.
* Prepare and deliver high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
Financial Modeling and Analysis
* Build and maintain financial models to evaluate procurement initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and long-term strategies.
* Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support strategic decision-making and risk management.
* Provide financial insights to guide supplier negotiations and optimize sourcing strategies.
Direct Business Partnering
* Be a trusted adviser to the Procurement team and others, providing financial guidance and expertise to enable the team to effectively execute on the procurement strategy.
Drive Process Improvement
* Challenge the status quo You will challenge processes that have been in place, build new process improvement strategies and implement robust scalable processes for the future.
* Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to pro-actively identify improvement opportunities, minimize risk, and protect continuity of supply;
* Provide insights for improvement opportunities and synergies;
Decision Support
* Support the high performing team culture in a fast-paced environment to execute strategic goals and improve quality decision making;
* Provides value-added analytics to improve enterprise financial performance;
* Perform other job-related duties as requested by management;
* Bring a strong work ethic and positive attitude to your responsibilities every day.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, along with great benefits such as private medical care, pension contributions, holiday entitlements, and continuous learning and development opportunities.
What We Offer
* Global exposure – Our teams are seasoned global professionals, meaning we have a diverse workforce where you can benefit from different perspectives and experiences.
* Community awareness - We run events throughout the year to raise money for local charities as people are at the heart of what we do.
* Excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirms diversity in its workforce.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
* 7+ years of experience in finance, with a strong focus on forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and business partnering Considerable relevant finance experience.
* Experience in procurement or supply chain finance is highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes, cost structures, and key financial drivers.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
* Experience working in a global, matrixed organization is a plus.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, PowerBI.
* Ability to build detailed financial models in various tools.
* Demonstrated competency in use of financial, planning and reporting software platforms (SAP, IBM Planning Analytics, Anaplan a plus)
* Ability to travel occasionally
Competencies
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to link financial insights to broader business objectives and influence decision-making.
* Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and function effectively in a team environment.
* Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in financial analysis and reporting.
* Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving continuous improvement.