Financial Controller (FTC)

Location

Fethard, County Tipperary

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours Of Work

Full-Time

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with post qualification experience.
• FMCG finance experience within food manufacturing (preferably, fresh, chilled, frozen).
• Progressive track record of successfully operating at director/controller level within a food environment.
• Previous experience of managing senior financial personnel.
• Strong IT and systems knowledge with a skill set to effectively implement financial software projects.
• Strong communication skills with the capability to communicate confidently internally and externally.
• Good team working skills.
• Able to work within an agreed established framework and cope with pressure, taking responsibility for decisions and owning the account plans
• Strong attention to detail and ability to report accurately
• Demonstrable skills of managing and developing a team
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical awareness
• Determined and resilient, with the drive to complete tasks
• Excellent analytical and numeric skills together with the ability to identify and interpret market trends
• Preferred experience:
• FMCG finance experience within the meat industry

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

Ie

Schedule

Monday To Friday

Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner to the Finance Director, Operations Director, and site management team
• Share and adopt best practice by collaborating with Sofina finance leads across sites
• Support strategic growth while maximising shareholder returns
• Lead working capital planning and improve site cash flow performance
• Provide financial governance in line with IFRS, ensuring accurate reporting and records
• Reconcile and audit financial control information for site, business unit, and group reporting
• Assess the financial impact of commercial and operational matters, maximising category performance
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems
• Lead, motivate, and develop the site finance team, ensuring objectives, reviews, and development plans are in place
• Represent your site at functional meetings in our European Head Office in Malton (2 -3 days per month)

Summary

Lead the finance function at our European-leading sous-vide production site in Ireland