Full-Time
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Portwest
501-1,000 employees
Manufactures protective wear and safety gear
No salary listed
Minna, Inverin, Co. Galway, Ireland
In Person
On-site in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland.
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- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong FP&A background with 5+ years in a multinational environment
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, modelling and management reporting
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a commercial finance business partner
- Strong experience in stock, margin and working capital analysis
- Willingness to travel internationally 15-20%
- Professional working proficiency in Spanish preferred
- Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast and long‑range planning processes.
- Own financial models to support decision‑making across operations, supply chain and commercial teams.
- Provide clear, actionable insights on profitability, cost drivers and performance trends.
- Monthly performance cycle, including results review, forward‑looking outlook and highlight risks/opportunities.
- Forward‑looking stock analysis, focusing on trends in inventory turns, ageing, slow‑moving and obsolete stock, and the implications for future performance.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations to interpret stock movements, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and assess the forward impact on working capital.
- Analyse gross margin trends by product, category, region and customer, moving beyond variance explanation to highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Support improvements in working capital efficiency and cash flow forecasting.
- Act as a finance partner to senior operational and commercial stakeholders.
- Support business leaders with investment appraisals, and scenario modelling for new initiatives, market entries and operational changes.
- Act as the finance business partner to central functions such as IT, Marketing and other teams, supporting annual budgets, reforecasts, long‑range planning, ROI / value for money.
- Improve visibility and transparency of ongoing run‑rate vs project spend.
- Help drive cost discipline and value for money, challenging assumptions constructively while supporting delivery of business objectives.
- Partner with the Corporate Finance team on acquisition analysis, including financial modelling, valuation support and sensitivity analysis.
- Assist with post‑acquisition performance tracking, ensuring synergies and assumptions are monitored, including actual performance vs model assumptions.
- Work with international finance teams, particularly in Spanish‑speaking markets.
- Participate in site visits and operational reviews.
- Be willing to travel internationally as required to support the business.
- Spanish proficiency (preferred)
Portwest makes protective workwear and safety equipment used in workplaces around the world. It has a 120-year history of producing high-quality protective gear and continuously developing protection technologies to keep workers safe on the job. How its products work: its apparel and safety gear are designed to shield workers from hazards (such as cuts, heat, chemicals, and impact) and to improve performance and comfort through carefully chosen materials and construction. How it is different from competitors: Portwest emphasizes a long track record of reliability and sustained focus on protection technologies, aiming to be trusted and widely used for peak protection. What its goal is: to make the world of work safer and to help people perform at the height of their abilities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Westport, Ireland
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 EU/ROW catalogue adds 350+ new styles, signaling active product expansion.
- 3,300 bespoke flyers in under six months show real demand for decentralized sales enablement.
- Sustainability and women’s-fit messaging match buyer demand and strengthen employer branding.
What critics are saying
- Fragmented systems caused 11-month catalogues; integration failures can again slow launches.
- Global compliance demands across 28 languages punish data errors with recalls and distributor churn.
- Private ownership and acquisition spree increase execution strain if growth stalls or margins compress.
What makes Portwest unique
- Portwest sells 22,000+ SKUs in 28 languages across 130+ countries.
- Late 2025 Kondor acquisition deepens Colombia footwear distribution and Base Protection reach.
- Akeneo rollout cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, proving operational scale.
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Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Meal Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
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Company News
Portwest transforms global product data and accelerates catalogue production with Akeneo. 22 July 2026 Akeneo, the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced that global workwear and PPE manufacturer Portwest is using Akeneo agentic-first Product Cloud to centralise product data, streamline catalogue production and improve operational efficiency across its global business. As Portwest's range expanded to tens of thousands of SKUs across more than 130 countries, the systems supporting its product information (spanning ERP, databases and separate asset libraries) were increasingly stretched by the pace of that growth. Product data was maintained across several systems, which made keeping translations and information consistent across markets more time-consuming than the business wanted. Catalogue production remained a largely manual process that could take up to eleven months, while technical datasheets were produced through a long-standing publishing process with limited flexibility to scale. To address these challenges, Portwest implemented Akeneo PIM as a centralised source of truth for product data, supported by integrations with the publishing solution InBetween. The new platform consolidates technical and marketing information into a single, governed environment, enabling structured data management, automated workflows and scalable content distribution. Using Akeneo's reference entities and advanced data modeling capabilities, Portwest can now efficiently manage certifications, compliance attributes and shared technical information across more than 46,000 SKUs. This has significantly reduced duplication, improved data accuracy and enabled batch updates across product families. The impact has been immediate and measurable. Catalogue production time has been reduced by five months, cutting the process from 11 months to just six, while the number of proofing cycles has dropped dramatically. The same foundation has transformed how Portwest produces sales collateral. Previously the design team output approx. 150 ad hoc flyer requests a year, each built by hand. Now, with product data flowing directly from Akeneo into the InBetween Publisher, that ceiling is gone: in under six months since going live in late January 2026, Portwest has delivered 3,300 bespoke flyers to customers and sales teams, each one localised, on-brand and generated on demand. The transformation has also modernised the creation of technical datasheets. The once rigid and resource-intensive process is now fully automated, enabling accurate, compliant product information to be generated and distributed globally in minutes across 28 languages. Enhanced design flexibility and richer content have also elevated datasheets into effective sales and marketing assets, rather than purely technical documents. Justin Thomas, VP Sales, EMEA North, Akeneo said, "Portwest is a powerful example of what happens when product data is treated as a strategic asset rather than an operational burden. By establishing a single, governed source of truth and automating the flow of that data into catalogue production and downstream channels, they have not only accelerated time to market but also unlocked meaningful cost savings and global scalability." Beyond operational efficiency, the new platform is supporting Portwest's continued international growth. Distributors can now generate localised, branded sales materials on demand using governed PIM data, enabling faster market entry and reducing reliance on central teams. Since launch, Portwest's publishing capabilities have already supported hundreds of requests while significantly reducing internal design workload. This capability is particularly valuable in markets where localised product information is essential for compliance and commercial success. By ensuring that accurate, translated and compliant product data can be created and distributed quickly, Portwest is able to expand into new regions while maintaining consistent product experience standards. By moving away from fragmented systems and manual processes, Portwest has established a scalable digital foundation for managing product information. The result is faster content production, improved data quality and a more consistent global product experience all of which reinforce trust in a brand where accuracy and reliability are critical.
Portwest transforms global product data and accelerates catalogue production with Akeneo. Leading workwear manufacturer reduces catalogue production time by five months and delivers significant cost savings through centralised product information. Akeneo, the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced that global workwear and PPE manufacturer Portwest is using Akeneo agentic-first Product Cloud to centralise product data, streamline catalogue production and improve operational efficiency across its global business. As Portwest's range expanded to tens of thousands of SKUs across more than 130 countries, the systems supporting its product information (spanning ERP, databases and separate asset libraries) were increasingly stretched by the pace of that growth. Product data was maintained across several systems, which made keeping translations and information consistent across markets more time-consuming than the business wanted. Catalogue production remained a largely manual process that could take up to eleven months, while technical datasheets were produced through a long-standing publishing process with limited flexibility to scale. To address these challenges, Portwest implemented Akeneo PIM as a centralised source of truth for product data, supported by integrations with the publishing solution InBetween. The new platform consolidates technical and marketing information into a single, governed environment, enabling structured data management, automated workflows and scalable content distribution. Using Akeneo's reference entities and advanced data modeling capabilities, Portwest can now efficiently manage certifications, compliance attributes and shared technical information across more than 46,000 SKUs. This has significantly reduced duplication, improved data accuracy and enabled batch updates across product families. The impact has been immediate and measurable. Catalogue production time has been reduced by five months, cutting the process from 11 months to just six, while the number of proofing cycles has dropped dramatically. The same foundation has transformed how Portwest produces sales collateral. Previously the design team output approx. 150 ad hoc flyer requests a year, each built by hand. Now, with product data flowing directly from Akeneo into the InBetween Publisher, that ceiling is gone: in under six months since going live in late January 2026, Portwest has delivered 3,300 bespoke flyers to customers and sales teams, each one localised, on-brand and generated on demand. The transformation has also modernised the creation of technical datasheets. The once rigid and resource-intensive process is now fully automated, enabling accurate, compliant product information to be generated and distributed globally in minutes across 28 languages. Enhanced design flexibility and richer content have also elevated datasheets into effective sales and marketing assets, rather than purely technical documents. Justin Thomas, VP Sales, EMEA North, Akeneo said, "Portwest is a powerful example of what happens when product data is treated as a strategic asset rather than an operational burden. By establishing a single, governed source of truth and automating the flow of that data into catalogue production and downstream channels, they have not only accelerated time to market but also unlocked meaningful cost savings and global scalability." Beyond operational efficiency, the new platform is supporting Portwest's continued international growth. Distributors can now generate localised, branded sales materials on demand using governed PIM data, enabling faster market entry and reducing reliance on central teams. Since launch, Portwest's publishing capabilities have already supported hundreds of requests while significantly reducing internal design workload. This capability is particularly valuable in markets where localised product information is essential for compliance and commercial success. By ensuring that accurate, translated and compliant product data can be created and distributed quickly, Portwest is able to expand into new regions while maintaining consistent product experience standards. By moving away from fragmented systems and manual processes, Portwest has established a scalable digital foundation for managing product information. The result is faster content production, improved data quality and a more consistent global product experience all of which reinforce trust in a brand where accuracy and reliability are critical.
Portwest proudly supports Mayo GAA ahead of London clash. Portwest, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of workwear and PPE as well as proud sponsors of Mayo GAA, have teamed up with Ireland West Airport Knock and MidWest Radio ahead of the highly anticipated Mayo v London match on April 11 at McGovern Park, Ruislip, London. To mark the occasion, Portwest is helping to send fans off in style with a series of celebratory events. Airport Send-Off: Friday, April 10, Ireland West Airport Knock festivities kick off on Friday at Ireland West Airport as Mayo fans depart for London. Portwest will be on the ground with giveaways, a spin-the-wheel game, and plenty of excitement to energise dedicated supporters travelling to the match. Live from London: Friday evening The Oxford Arms, Camden, London The celebrations will continue later that evening in London, where Portwest teams up with MidWest Radio for a live event broadcast from The Oxford Arms on Camden High Street. Fans are invited to join for an evening of entertainment, including live chats, messages from home, music, and plenty of sing-alongs as anticipation builds for match day. Portwest is delighted to collaborate with Ireland West Airport and MidWest Radio, three well renowned organisations in the West of Ireland, to support Mayo GAA and their supporters on the international stage. Portwest looks forward to cheering on the team and sharing in the passion and pride of Mayo supporters both at home and abroad. Published: Fri 3 Apr 2026, 3:14 PM
Leading mayo firm shortlisted for national accolade. Portwest has been recognised at a national level, shortlisted in the Sustainable Supply Chain Award category of the 2026 Business & Finance ESG Awards, in association with Grant Thornton. It further highlights the Westport firm's commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chain practices. The awards will take place on April 16 at the Mansion House, Dublin, bringing together leading organisations from across Ireland driving progress in environmental, social and governance initiatives. Now in its fourth year, the Business & Finance ESG Awards continue to spotlight organisations that are embedding sustainability at the heart of their operations, driving meaningful change through innovation, accountability and long-term thinking. This year's shortlist reflects a significant increase in both the volume and quality of entries, highlighting the importance of ESG across all sectors of the Irish economy. Published: Thu 26 Mar 2026, 4:49 PM
Westport's Portwest shortlisted for national ESG Award. March 26, 2026 | 4:44 pm Leading Organisations Shortlisted for 2026 Business & Finance ESG Awards presented in partnership with Grant Thornton Marie Donnelly to Receive ESG Leader Award at Ceremony in the Mansion House Ireland's leading organisations have been announced as finalists for the 2026 Business & Finance ESG Awards, in association with Grant Thornton, recognising excellence and impact across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on 16 April 2026 at the Mansion House, Dublin, where distinguished policy leader Marie Donnelly will be honoured with the ESG Leader Award. Now in its fourth year, the Business & Finance ESG Awards continue to spotlight organisations that are embedding sustainability at the heart of their operations, driving meaningful change through innovation, accountability and long-term thinking. This year's shortlist reflects a significant increase in both the volume and quality of entries, highlighting the importance of ESG across all sectors of the Irish economy. Marie Donnelly - ESG Leader Award Recipient Marie Donnelly has been announced as the recipient of the ESG Leader Award at the 2026 ESG Awards, presented in partnership with Grant Thornton. A long-time advocate for forward-looking policy, Marie has played a pivotal role in accelerating Europe's energy transition. As former Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council and Director for Renewables, Energy Efficiency and Innovation at the Directorate-General for Energy (DG Energy) in the European Commission, she helped shape landmark initiatives, including the 'Clean Energy for All Europeans' package. Her continued work across advisory boards and international networks reflects her enduring influence on sustainability, innovation and gender equality within the energy sector. The Business & Finance ESG Awards Sustainability remains one of the most urgent challenges of its time. According to EPA projections, Ireland is currently on track to achieve a reduction of just 29% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, falling short of the national target of 51%, underlining the critical role businesses must play in delivering sustainable solutions. The ESG Awards provide a vital platform for recognising organisations that are leading this transformation, offering measurable benchmarks and celebrating best practice across 18 categories, including ESG Innovation, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and ESG Company of the Year. Janice Daly, Partner and Sustainability lead at Grant Thornton, commented that; "At Grant Thornton, sustainability is not a standalone initiative; it is embedded in our culture and in how we grow, innovate and lead. In an increasingly complex business landscape, this year's finalists have shown how integrating ESG matters into business strategy can deliver long-term value and real impact. Many have continued to progress their sustainability commitments despite the broader uncertainties facing businesses today. Their approach shows that strong governance, climate-related and environmental responsibility, along with social impact, are essential to building resilient and responsible organisations. We are pleased to recognise the finalists who are setting a clear benchmark for responsible business across Ireland." Clare Kilmartin, COO, Business & Finance, said: "The calibre of entries for the 2026 ESG Awards has been exceptionally strong, reflecting the growing maturity and ambition of ESG strategies across Irish business. We are seeing organisations move beyond commitments to deliver tangible, measurable impact. The shortlisted companies demonstrate not only innovation but a deep commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of their operations, setting a powerful benchmark for others to follow." The full shortlist of finalists across all categories is outlined below: Biodiversity Leadership in Business Award * Biodiversity in Schools (Longford/Cavan) * Business for Biodiversity Ireland (Cork) * Coilte (Wicklow) * Dole Ireland (Co Dublin) * Dublin Port Company (Dublin 3) * Energia Group (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) * Glenisk Ltd (Offaly) * VOYA (Sligo) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative * Allianz Ireland (Dublin 4) * Bord Gais Energy (Dublin 2) * Collmine Therapeutic Community (Dublin 2) * IDA Ireland (Dublin 2) * McCann FitzGerald LLP (Dublin 2) * Ornua (Dublin 2) * Sodexo Ireland (Dublin 6) * Triest Press CLG (Co Roscommon) Employee Well-Being Award * Aldi Ireland (Co Kildare) * Allianz Ireland (Dublin 4) * Borad Gais Energy (Dublin 2) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Matheson LLP (Dublin 2) * SIRO (Dublin 18) * Wolfpack Digital (Dublin 2) Energy Efficiency Initiative Award * C&D Foods (Mullingar) * Copper Coast Renewables (Co Waterford) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Gas Networks Ireland (Co Cork) * Ornua (Dublin 2) * PTSB (Dublin 2) * TCS (Dublin 2) * Vision Zero Connect (Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire) ESG Company Award (Enterprise) * Allianz Ireland (Dublin 4) * Ann Post (North Wall Quay, Dublin ) * BWG Foods (Tallaght, Dublin 24) * C&D Foods (Mullingar) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Dawn Meats Group (Granagh, Waterford) * DHL (Co Dublin ) * Energia Group (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) * Origin Enterprises (Dublin 24) * Workday (Dublin 7) ESG Company Award (SMEs) 1. refurbed (Newbridge, Kildare) 2. APC Ltd and VLE Therapeutics (Dublin 18) 3. ASHL (Swords, Co Dublin ) 4. Chartered Accountants Ireland (Dublin 2) 5. Ethos Engineering (Dublin 2) 6. FORM (Tallaght, Dublin 24) 7. McGowans Print (Dublin 11) 8. Revive Environmental International (Co Tipperary) 9. SK tes (Clare) 10. VOYA (Sligo) ESG Consultancy Award * Antaris Consulting (Limerick) * Colectivo Ltd (Co Dublin) * Mantra Strategy Ltd (Malahide, Dublin) * OKC (Dublin 2) * Sustainable PR (Co Dublin ) * Xerergie (Co Galway) ESG Innovation Award * An Post (North Wall Quay, Dublin) * CalQRisk (Clare) * Cognition.World (Dublin 1) * Copper Coast Renewables (Co Waterford) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * DINEOS Corporation Ltd (Dublin3) * Flogas (Co Dublin) * PTSB (Dublin 2) * Alitheia Capital Limited * BVP Investments Limited (Dublin18) * Qualitas Energy (Citywest, Dublin 24) * Workday (Dublin 7) ESG Team Award * APC Ltd and VLE Therapeutics (Dublin 18) * BWG Foods (Dublin 24) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Kingspan (Cavan) * Ornua (Dublin 2) * Workday (Dublin 7) Future ESG Leader Award * Aoife McNamara (Dalkey, Co Dublin) * FORM (Dublin 24) * Guaranteed Irish Clémence Jamet (Dublin 2) * SIRO (Carrickmines Dublin) Governance Leadership Award * Coolmine Therapeutic Community (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Guaranteed Irish (Dublin 2) * Ornua (Dublin 2) * Vodafone (Leopardstown, Dublin 18) Net Zero Carbon Award * DAA (Dublin ) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Flor de Cana * Matheson LLP (Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2) * McGowans Print (Dublin 11) * Sodexo Ireland (Ranelagh, Dublin 6) * South Eastern Regional College (Co Down) Social Impact Award (Enterprise) * Applegreen (Dublin 12) * Arthur Cox (Dublin 2) * FRS Co-Op (Roscrea, Co Tipperary) * Gas Networks Ireland (Co Cork) * Johnson Controls (Co Cork) * Oxfam Ireland (Ringsend Dublin 4) * PTSB (Dublin 2) * SMBC Aviation Capital (Dublin 2) Social Impact Award (SME) * Barretstown (Kildare) * Dogs Trust Ireland (Finglas, Dublin 11) * Dublin Port Company (Dublin 3) * Guaranteed Irish (Dublin 2) * Open Doors Initiative (Co Dublin) * WorkEqual (Smithfield, Dublin 7) * Xenergie (Galway) Sustainable Logistics Excellence Award * An Post (North Wall Quay Dublin ) * BWG Food (Dublin 24) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * DHL (Co Dublin) Sustainable Supply Chain Award * Aoife McNamara (Dalkey, Co Dublin) * Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) * Express Merhcants (Armagh) * Ornua (Dublin 2) * Portwest (Westport, Co Mayo) The 2026 ceremony will bring together senior business leaders, policymakers and sustainability champions to celebrate excellence, share insights and continue driving momentum towards a more sustainable future.