Finance Manager – 4-Day Week - Galway City – Hybrid
My client, an international logistics group, operating in a regulated, asset-intensive environment, seeks to hire a new Finance Manager on a 4-day week, to own the end-to-end Irish finance function, ensuring statutory compliance, audit delivery, cash control, and clear commercial insight for local leadership and corporate stakeholders. This is a permanent role, based in Galway City (East), working 4-days per week, 2 of those in the office.
Responsibilities
·Own end-to-end financial management for the Irish entity, ensuring full statutory and corporate compliance.
·Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis within agreed timelines.
·Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, providing clear financial insight to senior stakeholders.
·Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
·Oversee accounts payable, receivable, expense management, and intercompany transactions.
·Manage audit processes end-to-end, including preparation of schedules, issue resolution, and deadline control.
·Ensure timely completion of VAT, PRSI, and statutory financial returns.
·Control capital expenditure and project spend within agreed authorisation limits.
·Manage banking relationships, cash movements, and foreign currency transactions to optimise value.
·Provide clear financial commentary to non-finance stakeholders to support operational decision-making.
·Act as a core member of the local management team, contributing to commercial and strategic discussions.
Requirements
·Qualified accountant with experience operating at Finance Manager or equivalent level.
·Strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management.
·Proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
·Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
·High level of proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel.
·Demonstrated ability to interpret financial data into clear commercial insight.
·Experience managing and developing at least one direct report.
·Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, auditors, banks, and corporate finance teams.
·Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and risk management.
·Comfortable operating with international reporting lines and corporate deadlines.
·High standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
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