Financial Management Expert
The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, and the buzz of innovation – we thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy. Our culture is open and collaborative, with opportunities for growth and volunteer work in local communities.
This role offers exposure to Irish and US accounting standards, providing a broad range of financial expertise. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement and take satisfaction in delivering results from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver monthly management information and critical review of same before presentation to senior management team, ensuring timely completion of reporting and compliance deadlines.
* Prepare annual statutory financial statements and address auditor queries for all companies within the group, with experience in FRS102 and US GAAP.
* Manage company tax and legal compliance, including VAT/PAYE/Intrastat returns, corporation tax payments, and returns.
* Oversight and direction of standard finance processes, such as procurement, invoicing, supplier payments, billing, and payroll.
* Lead a team member in Dublin, delegating tasks and ensuring optimal performance.
* Develop sales projections and revenue forecasting, leveraging company systems to enhance reporting and insights.
* Collaborate with various teams across departments and levels, providing accurate financial information for informed decision-making.
Requirements
* A qualified member of one of the accounting bodies (ACA/FCA, ACCA, or equivalent foreign qualification).
* At least 5 years of experience in industry-based accounting roles, preferably in the software industry.
* Proven abilities in delivering management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Strong business acumen with the ability to make sound, commercially aware decisions.
* Good work ethic with the ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
* An exacting approach backed up by consistent attention to detail.
* Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
* Experience working with accounting software, with an advantage in SAP and AO SAP reporting.
* Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in standard financial applications (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).