Milling Finance Business Partner

Milling Finance Business Partner

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited (Dairygold), is a leading Irish farmer owned Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Co-Operative, generating a turnover of c. E1.4bn and employing 1,300 people across its business activities in Ireland, UK, Mainland EU, and Asia.

Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading are seeking to hire a Finance Business Partner.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller - Agribusiness and Member Trading (A&MT) and based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co, Cork, the Milling Finance Business Partner will work as part of the cohesive, driven and dynamic Finance Team provide financial expertise for the Dairygold Milling & Grain Business through analysis of data and providing "value add" insights. This role will help ensure that the Dairygold Milling & Grain Business is run effectively and efficiently, while delivering the strategic objectives

Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:

• Providing reliable and accurate information to the business on a weekly and monthly basis to facilitate effective decision making by senior management.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts, cost and yield variances and the forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Reviewing and analysing product performance and profitability to maximize sales and margin.
• Responsible for the accurate, efficient and timely processing of Harvest Grain Payments to growers.
• Analysis of departmental expenditure with identification of cost saving initiatives.
• Reporting on, interpreting and control of stock valuations, stock levels, and stock movements, attendance at stock-takes, reviewing stocktaking instructions and policies.
• Reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) in line with the Dairygold Policy Document Management System (DPDMS).
• Assisting in the implementation of key financial and operational controls to ensure key risks are controlled (risk register).
• Liaising with internal and external auditors and ensuring implementation of requests and recommendations.
• Providing accurate information and key insights.
• Ensure that this role is carried out pro-actively with passion and energy, and in a collaborative manner with all colleagues.

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other relevant accounting qualification.
• 5+ years post qualification experience in a similar role.
• Strong IT skills especially Excel (aptitude for running/manipulating reports, large volumes of data, pivot tables, v-look ups, etc.)
• An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• Resilience and be capable of dealing with pressurised situations and deadlines.
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work.

Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Thèrèse Enright, HR Business Partner; [email protected]

A full role profile is available on request.

Location : Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork
Job ID : 016067

Close Date : 22-Jun-2026