Financial Controller
My client is a leading service company, and part of a larger group, based in Westmeath. After a number of recent acquisitions, they are now looking to recruit for a newly created Financial Controller position.
Purpose of position:
The Financial Controller will be responsible for the implementation, management and oversight of the financial reporting and tax compliance processes the company. In the initial phase, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the design and implementation of the Finance Operating Model. They will oversee the finance integration of each of the four businesses and ensure robust reporting and control processes are in place. Thereafter, they will have the responsibilities associated with a typical Financial Controller role across governance and reporting of month-end and year-end results, forecasts and budgets.
Responsibilities:
* Effectively manage, lead, coach, mentor and train a team of Finance personnel.
* Implement and manage the Finance Strategy – Taxation, Legal and Statutory Compliance in line with the Company Values, Strategy & Operational Goals.
* Manage a team of finance, AR and AP professionals across multiple branch locations.
* Lead and manage the Financial Operations; ensuring all Finance standards are maintained in line with all legislative requirements, regulations and compliance - PRSI, PAYE, VAT and Corporate Tax.
* Conduct reconciliations, investigate any discrepancies and resolve any concerns in a timely manner.
* Create and manage monthly/weekly reports - Provide meaningful management information and analysis and recommendations in support of the business operations and to reduce costs.
* Coordinate and oversee the monthly management accounts reporting process including the analysis of related items of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, budgets and cashflow.
* Manage and improve key control processes to ensure their continued effectiveness in line with best practice. Ensure financial processes are appropriately documented and reviewed.
* Actively lead projects across the finance environment to deliver step change results across the business.
* Ensure the development and updating of finance related policies & procedures are in line with legislative requirements; providing guidance to Managers and employees on the fair and consistent application of policies, procedures and legislation.
* Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes.
* Develop relationships to form a deep understanding of customer dynamics and assist them by identifying business challenges and providing analysis to support decision making.
* Challenge performance and be a driver for positive change via accurate and timely insight into trends and performance and highlight any concerns to Group SLT.
* Review VAT returns and support the preparation of corporation tax computations.
* Champion continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
* Initiate and coordinate deep dive cost saving opportunities and optimise supplier framework. Represent the Finance function’s voice clearly and proactively in multiple areas.
* Assist in changing ways of working to ensure simplification and efficiencies.
* Support the Group SLT in the coordination and presentation of the Company’s overall financial forecasts, budgets and plans.
* Actively participate in other ad hoc projects as they arise by taking full ownership and running with such projects.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant with minimum 5+yrs working experience in taxation, legal and statutory compliance.
* 5+yrs working experience in management accounts, budgets and cashflow.
* Staff management experience
* Willingness to learn, progress and ability to assume responsibility.
* Strong interpersonal and communication and reporting skills.
* Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to Managers.
Salary: c. €80k - €100k depending on experience.
Hybrid working, 4 days on site, 1 at home
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