Sedgwick Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Finance Manager – CIMA Qualified
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the local business, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to‑day activities of the Sedgwick Ireland finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to preserve financial integrity in, and control over, the operational activities of the finance team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure the preparation and consolidation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and TBs submitted with Group timeframes
* Responsible for the final GL balances including detailed review of month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and P&L
* Support FP&A Manager/Business Partner in providing detailed financial insight on business performance on a monthly basis to the CFO and Sedgwick Ireland Executive.
* Ensure sufficient business support is provided to Business Unit leads in Sedgwick Ireland.
* Provide the required level of financial control to ensure no accounting surprises at any time
* Analyse KPI performance for each business to surface underlying trends, positive and negative
* Point of contact for all financial and control matters
* Working Capital management – driving efficiencies and reductions in WC investment.
* Co‑ordinate delivery of AP and AR activities to facilitate GL timely close
* Actively engage with Group Finance in supporting delivery of the requirements of the annual statutory audit
People
* Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
* Monitor KPI performance of all finance team activities on a monthly basis
* Implementation of a change management culture by challenging and replacing established processes and procedures where necessary
* Provide opportunities for finance team members to raise their profile within the wider Sedgwick finance community.
* Plan workload that ensures that all team members know what is expected of them and when
* Perform colleagues’ appraisals and annual reviews and ensure all have a personal development plan (PDP)
* Support colleagues in addressing their development needs and with their career planning.
* Supervise, direct, mentor and coach team members
Compliance
* Implement all business improvements from an internal audit perspective. Actively challenge the team to ensure best in class control framework.
* Ensure adherence to the Group Finance manual / processes
* Foster a control conscious environment throughout the full team on the importance of corporate governance
* Ownership of annual statutory process by ensuring finance team is well placed to meet audit requirements
* Ownership and review of all tax related compliance including Payroll taxes, VAT, Corporation tax, VIES etc.
Processes
* Drivers continuous improvement in all financial processes
* Ensure that the impacts of all process changes/new systems for the finance team are understood and managed
* Actively challenge and build on all proposed changes to ensure optimal solution is reached
* Continually strive to simplify and standardise “as is” accounting and reporting processes to “best‑in‑class” and aligned to business objectives
General
* Assist in managing relationships with auditors.
* Involvement in ad‑hoc projects as required by the business including ERP and other system upgrades
* Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the company
Experience
* CIMA Qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
* Minimum of 3 years in a Financial Controller capacity
* Proven experience in people management of a large team 5+ employees
* Proven experience in providing exceptional management information
* Proven experience in engaging with and influencing senior management
* Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines
* Thorough knowledge of Irish and applicable tax law
* Strong technical accounting skills
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated ability to spot trends and anomalies in financial data
* Strong organisation skills with an ability to meet competing demands and tight deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team effectively and confidentially
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Proven management skills with ability to manage resources
* Proactive individual that identifies, resolves, or escalates issues as required
* Flexible individual with an awareness of change and an ability to adapt with changing circumstances
IT Knowledge
* Knowledge of SAP/BPC an advantage.
* Knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Business Objects. Excellent excel skills essential.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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