Safegard Systems, based in Bray; Ireland and part of the Swegon Group, are leadingSpecialists in fire dampers, smoke dampers and damper control & monitoring systems.Safegard are now recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team who will manage the daily finance function, working closely with all departments and who will be responsible for forecasting and budgeting for the business and the weekly sales and order reporting. The finance manager will also work closely with stakeholders, supporting and providing key business information to assist with decision making.Main Duties and responsibilities: (This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending on the business needs)Monthly management accounts and accounts preparationBalance sheet preparation and regular reviewsManage Accounts reconciliationsPerform or review manual Journal Entries, as requiredFixed AssetsSupport CAPEX requests & approvalPersonnel management of Admin ControllerTax Compliance: Bi-monthly Irish VAT Returns - Quarterly UK VAT ReturnsTake lead on external audit, liaising with external auditorsLiaise with local accounting firm to prepare statutory accounts and taxation filingsSupport local Managers with the review and disposal of obsolete stockProactively managing workload to ensure all deadlines are met within month-end timetableSupporting fellow team members in the day to day running of the Finance departmentMonthly payroll and salary paymentsReview and authorisation of AP payment runs#Expense and credit card reviewQualifications:EssentialGCSE or equivalentAAT or CIMA/ACCA StudierDesirableA finance or accounting degree would be an advantageExperience:Essential5+ years experience in a similar role.Competent Excel User (Vlookups and Sumifs)DesirableExperience of ERP SystemsExperience within a manufacturing environmentWe offerAt Swegon Group and Safegard, we work to create the world's best indoor climate that makes people thrive and feel-good inside. We have ambitious goals in our sustainability efforts, in offering the most energy-efficient products, promoting gender equality, and becoming carbon neutral, and we have clear transparency in our work. We offer exciting challenges in a global environment with competent colleagues and a culture characterized by our values; "Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment," which permeate everything we do and are the basis for the decisions we make and how we interact with each other. We have an open and flexible organizational culture with short decision-making processes, plenty of development opportunities, and we care about you being able to balance your work with your personal life. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, welcome applicants with different backgrounds, and strive for diversity and gender equality.*About Swegon Group*Swegon Group, owned by the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed Investment AB Latour, is a market-leading provider of a healthy indoor climate, with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimization, as well as connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries and distributors worldwide and 17 production units in Europe, North America, and India. The company has approximately 3000 employees and had a turnover of approximately SEK 6 billion in 2022.(Please note; we are not considering agencies to assist with filling this position.)INDSWESwegon Group AB, owned by Investment AB Latour, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is a market leading supplier in the field of indoor environment, offering solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate optimisation, as well as connected services and expert technical support. Swegon has subsidiaries in and distributors all over the world and 21 production plants in Europe, North America and India. The company employs more than 3 300 people and in 2023 had a turnover of 8.8 billion SEK.