Senior Manufacturing Accountant

About The Company

Based in Galway City East, our client is a growing international medical device manufacturer specialising in neurovascular products. The Galway site is an established manufacturing operation with around 50 employees and forms part of a wider global group focused on innovation and patient safety.

The company is in an exciting growth phase, with plans over the next 1–2 years to expand production capacity, introduce new manufacturing lines and extend shift operations. Employees benefit from strong retention, close collaboration across functions and direct access to senior leadership, creating a supportive environment where ideas are valued and career development is encouraged.

The Work

As a Senior Manufacturing Accountant, you will be a key member of the Galway finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will take ownership of core financial accounting and manufacturing cost-control processes, helping to shape the site's financial performance as it grows.

• Lead and own the month-end process, preparing accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage product costing and standard costing, including maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure all manufacturing costs reflect raw materials, inventory and production inputs.
• Drive manufacturing variance analysis, investigating differences between standard and actual costs across material usage, production yields, scrap and wastage.
• Collaborate closely with production and operations teams to analyse manufacturing efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement.
• Support the financial evaluation and costing of new production lines as the site increases capacity and adds new manufacturing capability.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, providing commercial insight and decision support to the Financial Controller and wider management team.

This is a permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30) with a hybrid working model of four days onsite in Galway City East and one day working from home.

The Person

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing accountant who enjoys working closely with operations teams, bringing strong analytical skills and commercial awareness to a fast-paced production environment.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• At least 5 years' experience in a factory-based manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on expertise in standard costing and product costing.
• Proven track record in carrying out detailed manufacturing variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, including raw materials, inventory, Bills of Materials, production yields and wastage.

Nice to have:

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle financial systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite or similar ERP platforms is also valued.
• Background in supporting new production line introductions or broader manufacturing expansion projects.

On a personal level, you are commercially minded, highly analytical and comfortable translating financial data into practical actions for operational colleagues. You build strong working relationships, communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders and thrive in an environment where continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability are key.

The Benefits

This role offers a competitive package and the opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international manufacturing business.

• Salary range: €60,000–€80,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance-related bonus equivalent to one month's basic salary.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
• LAYA health insurance cover for the employee.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Onsite parking at the Galway facility.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Close mentoring and support from the Financial Controller.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing international manufacturing group.

The interview process typically involves three stages with the Financial Controller, Site Lead, HR Manager and potentially the CFO. The business aims to make a hiring decision by 31 December 2026, with a preferred start date in January 2027 (February 2027 may also be considered).

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, valued and able to contribute fully. Applications are warmly welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures and identities. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competencies and business needs, and the organisation actively promotes equal opportunities, fairness and respect throughout the recruitment process and beyond.