Finance Director

KDP Ireland is seeking an experienced strategic Finance Director to lead the Beverage Concentrate and Local Legal Entity FP&A function at their manufacturing facility in County Kildare, outside of Dublin, in Ireland.

As the FP&A Finance Director, you will be part of the Ireland leadership team and are responsible for providing strategic and financial leadership to a rapidly growing business. You will have management responsibility for the Beverage Concentrate Supply Chain Finance Team with operations in Ireland and in the US as well as leading the Ireland FP&A team with oversight of legal entity forecasting and European expansion.  With a team of four direct reports and a broader Finance organization of 6/8 people, this role will work closely with the US and International Finance teams.

In the role of the Finance Director, you will:

• Act as business partner to the Ireland leadership team by providing strategic and financial leadership and provide cross functional support over supply chain operations.
• Develop and report on Ireland consolidated operations including reporting to local Board of Directors as well as reporting to internal leadership. This will enable effective decision making, cost management, productivity tracking and general business oversight.
• Full FP&A responsibility over Beverage Concentrate manufacturing operations (IRL&US) as well as local Ireland legal entities performance. As well as oversight of regular monthly/quarterly reviews and forecasting cycles, this includes supporting the leadership team on key strategic business cases and capital investments opportunities.
• Full oversight of beverage concentrates operating model including intercompany co-manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring the identified benefits are optimized and delivered and developing strategies to unlock future benefits.
• Support and oversight over the procurement integration and principal model and all components that it impacts. This includes partnering with legal, tax and controllership teams on all transfer pricing and annual reviews related to the procurement principal model.
• Ownership over the completion of beverage concentrate principal activities as it relates to the financials, systems, controls, and development of future operating processes.
• Development of the 3-year operating plan strategy. Developing risk management and visibility to future exposures.  
• Provide strategic leadership and thought partner on developing future capabilities in Ireland including additional expansion opportunities in Europe to enable go to market strategies and future business development.
• Serve as the main local point of contact for Ireland’s Treasury and Audit activities, calibration on accounting controls, and manage the consolidation of financial data back to the US for comprehensive supply chain reporting.

At KDP Ireland, you will find that:

• We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
• We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
• We provide Global exposure – As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
• We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
• We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.
• The successful person may also have the opportunity to work in our Dublin Offices. 

KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

• BA/BSc Degree in Accounting or Finance is required or equivalent degree with a MBA would be an advantage.
• Extensive Finance experience (10+ years) within a manufacturing environment in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Management experience over Financial Forecasting, Planning & Analysis functions.
• Experience of working with Tax across various jurisdictions.
• Excellent Leadership Skills required including drive, decision making, self-direction, influence, presentation, and verbal/written communications.
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization.
• Excellent people management skills and a proven track record in coaching and mentoring high performing teams.
• Strong analytical and technical skills – must be able to model business requirements and prepare "what-if" analyses.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:
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