Retail Accountant

4 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Musgrave Full time
Overview

Retail Accountant – Contract: 12 Months. Location: Cork.

Join Musgrave – Empowering Communities, Innovating the Future. Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a long legacy in food and brand innovation. We serve communities across Ireland and Spain, with brands including SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses and are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join our Finance team on this journey.

What you'll be doing
  • Managing Musgrave's financial risk opposite our Retail Partners while advising, coaching, and mentoring them on all financial aspects of their business.
  • Preparation and evaluation of business cases with the ability to clearly communicate outputs to senior management (verbally and in writing).
  • Working on divestments and acquisitions, demonstrating the ability to project manage from commencement to completion.
  • Collaborating with the Business Development Team when assessing potential new business attendance at the Regional Business Development Forum as required.
  • Preparing, presenting, and supporting proposals to the Musgrave Credit Committee to protect Musgrave sales while working with retailers, financing banks and other stakeholders toward a fair solution.
  • Supporting the Credit Manager and in-house legal counsel to ensure governance of financial risk and requisite legal documentation where required.
  • Management of client relationships.
What we're looking for
  • Be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience. A corporate finance background is advantageous.
  • Ability to promote a positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Highly numeric and analytical with strong systems orientation, including Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  • Interest in working in a fast-paced, client-facing, commercial role.
  • Previous experience in the FMCG/Retail industry is advantageous.
  • Full driving license.
Why Musgrave
  • Career Development: Commitment to personal and professional growth with opportunities for advancement and learning.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team where your contributions have impact.
  • Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.
  • Community Focus: A company that values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
  • Be Part of a Legacy: A long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make accommodations for you during the interview process, please let us know.

Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate between onsite collaboration and remote work. Occasional business travel to other locations will be required.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries: Retail

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