We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Finance Consultant, with strong understanding of the finance function and how it supports the achievement of business goals with excellent business analysis skills and a strong track record driving business and systems change for organisations.
Reporting to the COO this role involves identifying process and systems improvements and mentoring existing Finance staff.
Key Responsibilities Partner with business colleagues to identify, document and implement process improvements and efficiencies in the Finance function, in terms of systems, process and resources.
Assist in developing the Finance Reporting process and identifying possible reporting improvements including leveraging increased digitisation.
Liaise with the business units and other functions on co-ordinating the key components and assumptions underpinning the budgets and financial targets Assist the finance unit in target setting in conjunction with COO ensuing annual budget and Key Performance Indicators (K.P.I.s) support the attainment of longer term, strategic goals for the finance department Review business led investment appraisals and provide appropriate internal stress testing for investments as well as conducting post-investment appraisals to monitor and confirm the targeted ROI has been achieved.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and be very comfortable presenting to senior audiences and being challenged on assumptions around budgets, proposals and business plans.
Strong commercial awareness is required as is the ability to work in collaborative cross functional teams to achieve the business goals.
A professional qualification in accounting is not required, but would be preferred.
Our clients do have a Finance director and would be interested to speak to candidates looking for Consulting or Contracting opportunities with a draw-down of approximately 2 days a week over a six month period.
Candidates must be based in Ireland with their own transport as the end client operates across a number of sites in Ireland For a conversation in confidence please contact Turlach by email today Skills: Business analysis Financial Reporting Change Management Process Improvement Mentoring Stakeholder & Engagement Management Accounting qualification Benefits: Work From Home Part time Day Rate Contract