• Meath
• Permanent
• Industry
• Reference: 24774-SF

Financial Controller

The Company

Our client are a well established business on an upward trajectory, they are now seeking to appoint a commercially minded finance professional to lead the finance agenda. This role will be an integral part of the leadership team for Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function to support the business throughout its continued growth.

The Position

This role will report to the Managing Director encompassing all aspects of finance with a strategic input into driving the business forward and adding value to all of the decision making. It is varied and a mix of commercial and operational duties in a small finance team. Some of the duties will include:

• Lead and develop finance team
• Deliver financial reporting and KPI analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow including reviewing against projections
• Oversight of full accounts payable and receivable functions
• Oversight of payroll
• Statutory filings
• Manage Year End process and liaise with Group Auditors
• Review and improve accounting systems, policies and procedures and continually optimise the accounting operations
• Procurement optimisation
• Preparation and evaluation of proposals to develop the business
• Financial, operational and commercial risk management
• Treasury management

The Person

The role is high profile within the business and successful candidate should possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Qualified accountant with at least 8 years PQE
• Relvant experience of working in a hands on role in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Excellent technical financial accounting skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, pay close attention to detail and ensure quality in output
• A well-motivated team player with a strong ability to work on own initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Working knowledge of financial systems

Interested in this role?

To apply for this position please contact Suzanne Fowler at 01 6797990 or forward your CV to industry@accountancysolutions.ie