Senior financial professional

Job Opportunity

About the Company:

The role is based with a leading manufacturing company in Ireland, which has been in operation for over 70 years and is growing rapidly.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support and collaborate with bookkeepers to improve finance processes and reporting accuracy.
* Prepare monthly retail management accounts and provide SLT with accurate and timely financial insights.
* Complete month-end and year-end close activities.
* Prepare all journals, accruals, and adjustments and ensure they are properly recorded and documented.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

* Work closely with Retail Business Leaders to support their finance needs and budget process.
* Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide decision-making.
* Analyze financial performance and variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
* Provide insights into cost structures and profitability.
* Track and report on key performance indicators.

Cost Control and Optimization:

* Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficiency across operations.
* Evaluate and manage financial risks, recommending cost-saving measures.

* Assist in implementing internal control systems.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
* Support the Risk Management process, in conjunction with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director.

Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Filings:

* Support tax filings as required, including VAT, corporation tax, company secretarial, and other statutory filings.
* Support external auditors and tax advisors as required.

Process Improvements/Projects:

* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
* Support initiatives to drive revenue growth and implement cost savings.
* Identify improvements to accounting systems and processes.

Payroll Preparation:

* Weekly Payroll (Micropay).
* Sales reporting and commission workings.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

* Qualified (or Part Qualified) Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or other recognized accounting qualification completed or at an advanced stage in exams with commitment to complete exams to attain qualification).

Benefits:

* Paid Holidays.
* Parking.
* Pension.