Job Title: Strategic Finance Manager Reporting to: CFO Permanent Location: Mullingar Co Westmeath- 4 days office based /1 wfh Our client is looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to sit within the Group Finance function with a dotted line to the CEO at a particularly important time for the business. This pivotal newly created role involves working cross-functionally to support strategic decision making by the Group Leadership Team and Board of Directors. The role requires exceptional organisational skills to oversee and manage consistently evolving workloads and demands but at all times ensuring that deadlines are consistently met with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, work on own initiative and be able to get to the root of problems. This role will take the lead on all investment and development projects across the Group. Business case preparation from initial conception / scoping to EBIDTA and cash returns. Responsible for presenting proposals to Senior Leadership Team. Develop a clear framework and process for how to Group approaches and assesses potential development projects, both internal and external. Support with transactional due diligence, financial evaluation and acquisition integration. Perform detailed scenario analysis, as well as quantifying the impacts of different capital allocation strategies. Review multi-year performance bridges and assess macro trends and external third-party forecasts. Own and manage analysis and understanding of continually evolving competitor landscape Complete initial review of prospective development opportunities, including physical visits to manufacturing facilities and liaising with external third parties. Assist in the preparation of Group strategy document for the Board. Review and monitor performance of all corporate development projects. Complete ad hoc work and analysis for the CEO. A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Strong financial and analytical skills and attention to detail with a commercial mindset. Experience in financial modelling. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build, develop and maintain relationships. Excellent communication skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to liaise with people across the Group. Pragmatic, agile and flexible. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word Please submit a Word cv to Benefits: pension bonus