Director FP&A and Commercial Finance

Job Title: Director of FP&A & Commercial Finance

Function: Finance 

Reports to: VP of Finance

Position Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Schedule: M-F (3 days in office)

_____________________________________________________________________

Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you a senior finance leader looking for the challenge of helping guide a high‑growth, mission‑driven organization through its next chapter of success?

Ornua is actively seeking an FP&A & Commercial Finance Directorto join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in driving profitable growth by providing strategic financial leadership, forward‑looking insights, and commercial decision supportacross the Foods Americas business.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

As our FP&A & Commercial Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning, performance management, and commercial finance activities for Ornua Foods Americas. You will directly influence strategic decision‑making, pricing and portfolio optimization, and long‑range growth planning.

Your contributions will help ensure disciplined execution of our strategy, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and enable Ornua to continue delivering strong, sustainable results while supporting the cooperative mission behind our iconic brands.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

You bring a combination of strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and deep financial expertise. You are a trusted business partner who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and influence decision‑making at the most senior levels.

You thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and take pride in building strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. You are a people leader who develops high‑performing teams and champions continuous improvement.

At Ornua, success is not just about what you do — it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Category Finance, or related roles
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management
• Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing pricing, portfolio, and investment decisions
• Experience supporting innovation, new product launches, or channel expansion strategies
• Proven people management experience leading and developing high‑performing teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA
• Experience within CPG, food & beverage, or multi‑channel consumer businesses
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed, or cooperative organization

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Foods Americas Leadership Team, providing forward‑looking insights and decision support.
• Translate strategy into financial plans, scenarios, and performance metrics to support both short‑ and long‑term growth objectives.
• Lead financial evaluation of strategic initiatives, including new categories, channels, customers, and product launches.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Own the annual Budget, quarterly Forecasts, and 5‑Year Strategic Plan for the Foods Americas business.
• Oversee delivery of all FP&A outputs, including P&L and KPI forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Lead consolidation of the Foods Americas P&L and provide clear variance analysis to senior leadership.

Commercial Finance & Profitability Management

• Model and assess customer and product profitability to guide portfolio and pricing decisions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing on pricing strategy, trade spend management, and promotional effectiveness.
• Evaluate financial impact of innovation
• Own volume and trade spend forecasting models and ensure alignment with commercial plans.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, develop, and mentor an FP&A and Commercial Finance team across North America and LATAM.
• Establish clear objectives, performance standards, and development plans to build a high‑performing finance team.
• Champion continuous improvement and process automation

WHY ORNUA?

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.

• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.
• Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options.

PAY RANGE: $165,000-$212,000

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

TOTAL REWARDS

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; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Flexible working; Fitness Reimbursement; Charity Donation; Complimentary Kerrygold products; Free car parking and secure bicycle storage; Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Would you like to make an impact? Apply today!

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer.  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 View phone number on careers.ornua.com or View email address on careers.ornua.com. 

This employer participates in E-Verify, a federal program that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I-9 will be submitted to the E-Verify system. E-Verify compares your information to records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture