Aidan Jones
About Aidan Jones
Aidan Jones is a Senior Financial Accountant at Glanbia Nutritionals, with a diverse background in financial roles across various locations. He has over eight years of experience in accounting, having previously held positions such as Plant Controller and Cost Accountant within the Glanbia organization.
Work at Glanbia
Aidan Jones has held multiple roles at Glanbia across various locations. He currently serves as a Senior Financial Accountant at Glanbia Nutritionals in West Haven, Connecticut, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Plant Controller at Glanbia Nutritionals in Richfield, Idaho, from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include serving as a GBS Assistant Accountant in Dungarvan, Ireland, from 2013 to 2014, and as a Cost Accountant at Glanbia Performance Nutrition in Aurora, Illinois, from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a Financial Analyst at Glanbia Nutritionals in Twin Falls, Idaho, from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Aidan Jones studied at University College Cork, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with 1st Class Honours from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at CIMA, achieving the ACMA and CGMA designations between 2013 and 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial management and accounting principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Background
Aidan Jones has a diverse background in financial accounting and analysis, primarily within the Glanbia organization. His career spans various roles that have equipped him with extensive knowledge in financial processes, compliance, and reporting. He has worked in different locations, including the United States and Ireland, which has contributed to his understanding of international accounting standards and practices.
Achievements
In his current role as Senior Financial Accountant, Aidan Jones coordinates the month-end close process to meet group deadlines. He oversees the control and reconciliation of the Balance Sheet in accordance with the Balance Sheet responsibility matrix. Additionally, he manages internal and external audits to ensure compliance with Glanbia's accounting policies. He also leads the Understanding Losses Pillar activity for the Watson site, supporting financial process improvements within the organization.