Finance and Administration ManagerEJ is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of access solutions, serving industries such as water, drainage, telecommunications, and energy. Committed to values such as safety, integrity, and environmental responsibility, EJ in Ireland plays a vital role in delivering efficient and innovative solutions.EJ is a family business created in 1883, spanning 5 continents and promoting innovation, quality and commitment to customer service. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity and to being an equal opportunity employer.Our employees are our strength. Loyal, qualified and experts in their field, they come from diverse backgrounds but are united by their skills, professionalism and team spirit.Department:Finance DepartmentReporting to:Initially – Accounts ManagerGraduating to – Managing DirectorJob Summary:This role will begin shadowing current Accounts Manager as they graduate into retirement. The title given to the successful candidate during this period will be 'Accounts Lead' graduate to 'Finance and Administration Manager'.This role will then reports directly to the Managing Director, while working closely with the EMEA Administrative and Financial Department.The Financial and Administrative Manager supervises a team of accountants and finance professionals. They are responsible for the reliability of the company's accounting, reporting, and controlling. They contribute to the preservation and development of the company's financial resources and ensures compliance with applicable accounting principles, rules, and standards.Responsibilities:Supervise accounting operations and manage cash: Supervision of general and analytical accounting, monthly and annual closing, compliance with local and international standards. Monitoring of cash flow, management of banking relationships, optimization of working capital.· Develop an accounting strategy with EJ management and implement it within the team.· Ensure the reliability of accounts and compliance with local and international accounting standards (group standards, USGAP).· Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.· Monitor daily cash positions and anticipate financing needs.· Implement cash forecasting tools.· Coordinate with auditors and external controllers.· Ensure tax compliance and timely submission of all required declarations.· Propose and optimize processes within the scope, subject to management validation.· Enforce accounting processes, group procedures, and applicable standards.· Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations and closing deadlines.Monitor the economic performance of the company - Financial management:· Preparation and monitoring of budgets, management control, financial reporting, variance analysis.· Develop dashboards to track financial performance.· Produce financial forecasts (summary tables, reporting tools, forecast statements) and optimize decision-making tools.· Ensure monthly reporting to headquarters or group management.· Manage sales, purchasing, stocks and projects.· Analyse variances between forecasts and actuals and propose corrective actions.· Produce, analyse, and present financial indicators to management.Manage Administrative's operations : contract management, regulatory compliance.· Develop and enforce administrative procedures (vehicles, travel expenses, etc.).· Prepare onboarding equipment for new employees (IT equipment, vehicles, access code) and manage the asset inventory.· Manage renovation projects and contract negotiations while ensuring regulatory compliance.· Manage the company vehicle fleet and telecoms.· Manage insurance portfolio.· Compliance with Revenue/CSO/IDA/CBAM/Customs returns.Requirements· Higher education in finance, accounting, or management (Master's degree - business school).· Proven experience (5 to 10 years) in a similar role, ideally in an international trading and logistics environment.· In-depth knowledge of accounting, tax, and social regulations is a plus.· Strong analytical skills, rigor, organizational ability, and leadership.· Proficiency in IT tools (ERP, Excel)· Good command of professional English – French will be appreciated· International and growth-oriented profile.· Detail-oriented and well-organized.· Experience in the industrial sectorJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Employee assistance programOn-site parkingPrivate medical insuranceWork Location: In person