Financial Controller

Leeside Talent Solutions is working with a reputable and growing Irish business to appoint a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the Finance function and will report to a Company Director. They will provide financial and strategic support to senior management, assisting with key business decisions and driving company performance.

A key part of the role will involve working closely with Operations to support business strategy and growth. This is an excellent opportunity offering a competitive salary, benefits and significant career progression.

The Role

• Completion of Monthly Management Accounts to tight deadlines
• Manage the Cost Accounting role for the manufacturing facility
• Management and development of the Company finance function
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports and KPI dashboards to support decision making
• Preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts
• Manage fully integrated ERP system
• Responsibility for Inventory reporting and monitoring of stock hedges
• Cash flow management and analysis
• Preparation for the annual statutory audit and liaising with Company auditors during audit.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax and Revenue requirements
• Development of the Company's Finance strategy
• Implementation and maintenance of financial controls and documentation of systems
• Chair weekly and monthly management meetings
• Management of IT systems, all software and equipment.
• Manage relationship with external IT companies.
• Manage running of Business Intelligence Data platform
• Ad hoc projects as and when they arise.
• Lead ERP development and improvement initiatives as and when required
• Work closely with all departments building strong working relationships
• Work closely with Supply Chain Manager re Customs compliance
• Lead, develop and train the Financial Accountant

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years Financial Controller experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Commercial acumen
• Experience in ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and computer skills including high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Must be a team-player, with flexibility, high attention to detail and ability to interact with different levels of management