Senior Accountant Location: Mullingar Permanent Salary:€60,000 + Reports to: Director Overview: Our client is seeking a qualified, experienced Senior Accountant to join their small, dynamic team based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial processes, while contributing to the business's growth and financial health.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: ?
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
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Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to optimise operational efficiency.
Budgeting, Scenario Planning & Forecasting: ?
Spearhead budgeting, scenario planning and forecasting processes.
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Collaborate with various departments to support business planning and decision-making processes.
Supply Chain Financial Management: ?
Offer financial insights to optimise the end-to-end supply chain.
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Analyse the financial repercussions of supply chain inefficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing: ?
Ensure adherence to financial regulations specific.
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Facilitate and manage external auditing processes.
Costing & Margin Analysis: ?
Regularly evaluate costs and product pricing, ensuring competitive margins.
Financial Risk Management: ?
Evaluate and manage financial risks associated with product prices, supply chain disruptions, or currency fluctuations.
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Implement hedging strategies where necessary.
Additional Experience ?
Promotion & Sales Performance Monitoring: Evaluate marketing promotions' profitability and ROI.
Support sales and marketing teams in developing promotional budgets and forecasts.
New Product Development (NPD) Financial Analysis: ?
Offer financial guidance during the NPD process and conduct post-launch reviews.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management: ?
Engage with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and guidance.
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Liaise with external investors, stakeholders and suppliers.
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Lead and mentor finance and accounting direct reports.
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Financial Strategies: ?
Develop financial strategies for DTC initiatives, considering logistics, pricing, and customer acquisition costs.
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Analyse the financial implications of DTC strategies and digital sales channels.
Professional Certification: A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Experience: ?
Post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management.
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Proven experience as a Senior Manager .
Experience in a high-growth business is desirable.
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Software Proficiency.
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Experience in process streamline & automation.