Financial Controller
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our client's team in Offaly. The successful candidate will play a key role in the overall management of the plant finance function, ensuring optimal accounting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* A key member of the site leadership team, supporting the Plant Operations Director in the day-to-day management and operation of the facility.
* Providing routine and proactive financial data to support the business.
* Offering analytical, interpretive, investigative, and advisory services on business and commercial impact, including supporting the Operations Director as required.
* Ensuring the integrity of the accounts and that the accounting function operates in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy.
* Liaising with auditors to complete year-end statutory accounts in a timely fashion and ensuring no major write-ups are received.
* Working with third-party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns.
* Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts in line with business requirements.
* Assisting in the preparation and review of project requests for all capital expenditure.
* Communicating, motivating, and developing subordinates through regular performance reviews, including annual reviews, involvement in target setting, and routine exchanges.
* Developing an understanding of product standard costs, working closely with the group costing team to ensure accuracy and understand the impact on the business.
Requirements:
* Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Strong finance and team leadership demonstrable experience
* Project management skills
* Analytical and computer skills
* Team building skills
* SAP an advantage