Priority Placements - Recruitment Agency Meath
Financial Controller
Our client, a successful software company, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting into the CFO, this is an ideal role for an experienced Qualified Accountant who wants to progress their career in a successful indigenous Irish company with a global presence. The role is hybrid with offices based in Co. Offaly.
Location: Co. Offaly
Type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work closely with the CFO to manage the financial result for the company.
* Manage the Accounting team including recruitment, training and development, and performance management.
* Oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts for the different regions within the timelines set out and provide financial commentary on the same.
* Provide financial advice and support and updates to the Divisional Heads and Regional Directors.
* Support the preparation of the regional annual budgets.
* Ensure that adequate internal financial controls exist and are adhered to within the regions.
* Provide effective procedures, or initiate change, to support the delivery of key operational, commercial, and financial targets.
* Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure that the financial accounts, Revenue requirements, and the payroll are prepared within the set timelines.
* Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.
* Drive process changes in the Accounting area to ensure the timely provision of information to key business owners and to facilitate a scalable growth strategy.
* In conjunction with the CFO, co-ordinate and collate Board reports from each region for review with the Directors.
* Provide useful insight into monthly financial reporting so that the Divisional Heads and Regional Directors are informed of variances in financial reporting to budgets.
* Provide regular updates on key performance indicators.
* Be compliant with accounting and tax legislation.
* Challenge and question how things are done to drive for results.
REQUIREMENTS
* ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant.
* 5 years + experience working in the industry.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
* Proven ability to adapt to new systems.
* Proven ability to review processes with a view to improving them.
* Excellent understanding of current accounting standards, practice, and guidance.
* Experience with Sage essential.
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