Job Title: Senior Financial Strategist
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Strategist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cork. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the financial management of the organisation while contributing to ongoing performance improvement.
* Actively support the CFO in delivering financial objectives and driving business performance across the group.
* Manage daily financial operations including payroll, credit control, invoicing, and other core finance activities.
* Monitor financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective cost control and budgeting procedures.
* Prepare monthly management accounts by the 8th of each month for leadership meetings.
* Track actuals vs. budget and contribute to financial forecasting.
* Provide input into quarterly board reports and support risk assessment initiatives (SWOT analysis).
* Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both Irish and UK entities.
* Validate payment requests and ensure appropriate approvals are in place.
* Continuously review financial processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements.
* Maintain strong banking relationships and support budget planning activities.
* Oversight and coordination of the external audit process.
* Ensure compliance with all Irish and UK tax regulations and oversight of timely submission of statutory returns.
* Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, legal advisors, insurers, and auditors.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
* Fully Qualified Accountant.
* Proven experience working with senior leadership teams.
* Strong technical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Team player with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).
* Strong presentation and organisational skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.