Talentedge are excited to be working exclusively with a leading Irish manufacturing firm in South Dublin, who are looking to add to their Finance Team in a newly created position.
The Role
Working in tandem with the Head of Finance, you will take on a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, management accounting, and financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Financial Reporting & Accounting:
* Prepare and analyse financial reports.
* Assist with monthly and annual close processes.
* Prepare management accounts and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Budgeting & Forecasting:
* Support budget preparation and financial forecasts.
* Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
FP&A:
* Support the Financial Controller with financial analysis and monthly reporting.
* Assist with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
* Analyse Key Operational KPI’s, providing insights into negative variances and trends.
Audits & Compliance:
* Assist with internal and external audits.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Business Partnering & Process Improvement:
* Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support cross-functional projects.
* Attend weekly meetings with the Team Lead to discuss debtor collections and escalate issues as needed.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in financial systems and processes.
Debtors & Credit Control:
* Manage the collection of debtors' accounts.
* Perform debtors’ reconciliations in Sage.
* Resolve customer queries, including providing copy invoices, statements, and following up on credit requests.
* Provide weekly updates on bad debt provisions where necessary.
Bank & Payment Reconciliations:
* Prepare weekly bank reconciliations.
* Reconcile credit card receipts.
* Maintain the accounts payable ledger, including processing invoices via Auto Entry software and reconciling supplier statements.
* Prepare and process weekly payment runs to suppliers.
* Liaise with suppliers to address any queries.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Undertake ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.
The successful candidate should have:
* An experienced individual working towards a professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, etc.).
* Strong experience in core accounts functions, i.e. AR/AP
* Strong Excel skills, including the ability to create pivot tables/Macros/Functions.
* Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not required.
* Have the ability to multi – task and prioritise workload with excellent attention to detail.
What you can expect:
* A great working environment.
* Flexible working hours.
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
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