Financial Analyst - Online

Sr Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance
Commercial Finance Manager
Finance
Full-Time
Hybrid (3 Days a week)
Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-ops; Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide.
Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualised sales of over €2.3 billion and a global team of 2,400 employees. Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO. Markets are served by production facilities and in-market sales and marketing teams in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the rest of Europe, the Middle East and the US.
Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world. Ornua Ingredients is also responsible for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK, the US and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance is responsible for performing a key Business Partner role, supporting the cross-functional commercial planning process that coordinates Sales and Finance to achieve Company objectives. This includes the ongoing consolidation, publishing and analysis of key reporting metrics; and astute financial acumen that lends itself to insightful analytics that drive Company performance. The successful candidate will have the initiative and confidence to work diligently with the Sales team, remotely and in-person, to problem solve and create solutions that enable a high performing cross-functional planning process.
Maintain and distribute Weekly volume report, with analysis to Forecast, Budget and Prior Year
Maintain and distribute Monthly Retailer performance reporting, with Volume and Trade Investment analysis to Forecast, Budget and Prior Year
Develop, maintain and distribute Total Customer Investment Spend reporting
Support the development of monthly/quarterly customer account reviews, focused on investment performance/opportunities
Utilize internal planning tool to consolidate Volume and Trade Investment forecasts for Sales team
Review data for accuracy, identify and troubleshoot potential abnormalities and errors
Ongoing maintenance and improvement of internal Customer Planning Tool, (including support for the Canada and LATAM businesses), for Sales team
Liaise with Supply Chain/Finance to identify changes in forecasts at an item/customer/month level of detail
Coordinate inputs from the Sales Team and proactively challenge account owners to provide timely, specific, and actionable commentary on monthly results/opportunities
Own the commercial planning process for select Associate accounts
Investment Analysis (Ongoing) –
Report and Review trade spend on a monthly basis, identifying areas of risk and opportunity
Prepare scenarios and make recommendations to Sales and Finance regarding investment opportunities
Develop quarterly trade forecasts to support the financial submissions and review changes vs previous Forecast/Budget with Finance
Support the cross-functional coordination across Sales and Finance to build Retailer plans that align to Company Targets
Consolidate data and populate reporting
Possess a degree in Business, Accounting or Business analytics would be preferable
A minimum of 5 years of previous Sales Planning, Financial Planning or analytical experience is desirable
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, with above average knowledge of Advanced Excel functions
Prior exposure to syndicated data - Nielsen/IRI would be beneficial, but not necessary
Ability to analyze diverse data and formulate clear, focused and actionable recommendations
Strong organizational and planning skills, detail oriented, resilient, ability to multi-task, analytical and problem-solving, projection and forecasting abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
Proficient in utilizing AI to optimize processes/data analysis, such as Microsoft Copilot/Claude integration in Microsoft Office
Rigor: To ensure excellence in own work, applies effective professional skill, analysis and decision making, and planning and reviewing
Takes responsibility for and pride in delivering high quality and results, is tenacious
Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions - Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.
Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.
Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America will include a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; Flexible working; Fitness Reimbursement; Free car parking and secure bicycle storage; Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office; All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at or compares your information to records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.