Head of Finance
A strategic leadership role has become available in a leading engineering organisation based in Co. Meath.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the finance function, delivering complete, accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
* Report financial results to senior management and group-level stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
* Prepare annual statutory financial statements and tax returns in compliance with relevant regulations.
* Owning and managing the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
* Maintain and optimise the finance systems including the general ledger and cost centre structures to enable effective cost control.
* Oversee cash management and treasury functions.
* Manage payroll processes as required.
* E nsure all financial internal controls are in place and effective in line with group-wide policies.
* Taking ownership of the internal control framework (BICS).
* Serving as a member of the Company Board and Pension Trustee Board.
* Leading the Procurement and Stores & Supply functions.
* Supporting the IT department and providing strategic input into digital infrastructure planning.
Requirements:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior finance role.
* A proven track record of financial leadership in a dynamic and complex environment.
* Strong people management experience with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with solid knowledge of Word and Outlook.
* Experience in capital and project accounting, including fixed asset design.
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and IBM Maximo is highly desirable.