Insights/FPA Analyst

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.

With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.

The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.

Our Insights / FP&A Analyst will play a key role in enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the business. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering accurate financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, while turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that support both strategic and day‑to‑day decision‑making.

Working closely with cross‑functional teams, they will help shape commercial thinking, influence key stakeholders, and drive improved business performance through high‑quality analysis and reporting.

• Systemising Reporting & Insights: Develop and automate reporting frameworks using data analytics and AI functionality where possible to deliver actionable insights.
• Process Standardisation: Design and implement standardized processes for capturing and recording key commercial and financial information, including:

• Quotations Database for pricing and deal tracking.
• Commercial Finance KPI dashboards, supporting Marketing & Commercial teams with KPI development.
• Build ground-up structures for the M&A function, including frameworks for deal evaluation and integration planning.

The ideal candidate will be a confident presenter with hands‑on experience in strategy development, process design, M&A activity, and project delivery. Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at recruitmentni@lakelanddairies.com.