Commercial Finance Business Partner (12-month FTC)

Commercial Finance Business Partner (12-month FTC)

Requisition ID: 57814
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Kerry Dairy Ireland business on a Fixed Term Contract for maternity cover. This person will help us to continue growing our fantastic brands – such as Strings & Things, Pure & SMUG.

If you thrive in cross-functional teams and have a passion for unearthing financial insights, paired with an environment where you are supported to deliver to a high standard and enabled to take ownership in all you do, then this is the role for you!

As a business partner to our commercial functions, you will use your analytical skills and commercial acumen to influence stakeholders in financial and business decision making. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our business objectives through the provision and interpretation of key commercial management information.

Candidates will also be situated within a reasonable commuting distance of Staines. Here at Kerry Dairy Ireland, we support an agile working arrangement – this will be a hybrid role with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Staines office.

What will I be doing?

• Be a core member of cross functional Growth Teams, in pursuit of delivering in year targets and seeking out new opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams to develop business cases and model scenarios, such as building innovation P&Ls, exploring new promotional mechanics and evaluating the impact of commodity pricing.
• Partner with our Commercial Team in building annual customer joint business plans, exploring opportunities to grow our business and ensuring we deliver against our business strategy.
• Demonstrate bold curiosity by identifying trends and proactively presenting key findings and recommendations to the commercial teams.
• Take ownership for providing month-end variance analysis, outlining emerging trends or issues and sharing actionable insights.
• Take a lead in delivering robust and accurate financial forecasts, identifying risks & opportunities and presenting forecasted outlook to senior stakeholders and wider commercial teams.
• Partner with commercial stakeholders to review promotional performance, analysing the return on investment and effectiveness of our trade spend investments and challenging sales teams to optimise future promotional plans.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency of our financial processes and seek ways to add more value.
• Show real passion, energy and excitement for growing our brands, developing our categories and identifying opportunities against new and emerging food trends.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Fully Qualified Accountant with a CIMA or ACCA professional qualification.
• Relevant Business partnering experience.
• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience is an advantage.
• Working knowledge and experience of PowerBI and/or Power Query would be advantageous.
• Experience of preparing and providing Management accounts & Financial accounts.
• Competent in all Microsoft packages especially Excel (intermediate/advanced skills).
• Great team player.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in engaging with different stakeholders across business and communicating financial data to non-finance teams.
• An ability to influence groups & facilitate meetings.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Single cover private medical.
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

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In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.