Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world - If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.Sofina Foods is seeking an experienced Lead Operational Accountant to join our team in Tullamore. In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior management to ensure accuracy in all operational reporting and analysis, supporting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.Salary Range: €55,000 - €65,000 per yearAssist the Site Lead, Finance, in delivering weekly and monthly financial reporting and analyzing continuous improvement (CI) metrics.Step in as finance lead during annual leave, maintaining financial oversight.Reconcile gross margins between P&L and Commercial Reporting, investigating discrepancies.Prepare comprehensive CAPEX proposals for board approval.Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies.Attend operational meetings to identify improvements, propose solutions, and support action plans.5+ years of accounting experience in FMCG manufacturing, with strong BOM and product costing knowledge.Exceptional time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.Collaborative and metrics-driven, with a commitment to process accuracy and results.Proficient in SAP and a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).Competitive ratesCanteenOn-site parking