Finance Analyst

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts to group standards and deadlines
• Analyse month‑end results and prepare operational commentary
• Review material and labour variances (wastage, efficiencies, rate impacts)
• Manage overhead cost centres and support weekly reviews with Operations
• Deliver weekly/monthly performance KPIs and dashboard reporting
• Attend daily and weekly operations meetings as Finance partner to the SLT
• Work proactively with Operations to identify improvement and savings opportunities
• Track CAPEX spend and support financial planning for site projects
• Lead the Budget process for the site operations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reforecasts
• Support year‑end audit activities
• Maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Support Accounts Team with invoicing as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes

• Experience in a Finance Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong technical grounding in month‑end processes and financial analysis
• Comfortable with routine tasks as well as more complex analysis
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Effective communicator, able to partner with operational teams on‑site
• Part‑qualified qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) desirable
• Someone who wants to stay close to the detail and remain involved in day‑to‑day finance activity
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a balance of responsibility and hands‑on tasks, thrives in an operational environment, and values being part of an on‑site team.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday's
• 1.5% company-matched employee pension plan
• Death in service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Employee Assistance Programme

From our chocolate factory in Navan, County Meath, Lir Chocolates produces a wide portfolio of premium products for major retailers and well‑known chocolate brands, combining advanced automated production with intricate, artisan‑style finishing. This creates a fast‑moving, highly detailed operational environment where financial accuracy, cost visibility and real‑time performance insight are essential. As the on‑site Finance Analyst, you play a crucial role in supporting this complexity, translating operational activity into clear financial understanding, helping us make informed decisions, and ensuring we continue to deliver high‑quality products efficiently and reliably.