Financial Controller - Logistics Sector
An exciting opportunity awaits with a privately-owned, mid-sized Irish business in the logistics sector. Currently in a growth phase, the company is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to a newly created position.
The Financial Controller will lead the development and management of all financial and accounting functions across the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for all Finance matters.
* Monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
* Monthly sales reporting, weekly forecasts and annual budgets.
* Provision of detailed performance analysis against plan, explaining variances across the various departments.
* Point of contact for the auditors.
* Preparation and filling of all Taxes (VAT, CT, etc).
* Point of contact for the IT, Insurance, Property & Pension providers.
* Continuous development and improvement of financial controls and office financial procedures to enhance the business and improve efficiencies.
* Management of a Team of 8 finance staff.
* Treasury, cash management and Cost control.
* Capital Expenditure and funding.
Requirements:
* Qualified accountant - member of recognised accountancy body.
* Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in a supervisory role. Logistics experience an advantage but not essential.
* Financial skills and proven competence in financial management and accounting is essential.
* Experience developing relationships with senior internal stakeholders to understand their requirements.
* Strong management skills including experience in managing people.
* An understanding of international trade, including the customs aspects, would be desirable but not essential.
* Previous experience identifying & implementing process improvements.
We are offering a salary of €80,000 - €100,000 per annum depending on experience.