Your new company
Your new company is one of the pre-eminent companies in the travel industry in Ireland, offering unrivalled services across the country and experiencing rapid growth over the past 10-15 years via a combination of organic growth, shrewd acquisitions and increased investment for expansion of their operations on the island of Ireland. Internationally, the company employs over 500 people across 8 territories with turnover exceeding €20m. The company is set to become the largest passenger service provider in Ireland which is underlined by their commitment to rural communities in particular. The company envisions further exponential growth into the future and this is your opportunity to play a part in the success of the company. Internationally, the company employs over 500 people across 8 territories with turnover exceeding €20m.
Your new role
You will head up the finance department and will be a key member of the senior management team. You will work closely with the other department heads to ensure the financial needs of the business are met. You will have strategic oversight of the Irish finance operations and will play a major role in business and commercial decisions. In addition to the more strategic/commercial aspects of the role, you will be expected to aid the team in fulfilling month-end duties such as P&L, Trial Balance/balance sheet reviews, monthly forecasting and reporting on company performance for the review of senior management. You will also be tasked with overall responsibility of for the annual budgeting process, year-end statutory compliance, tax and audits as well as cost control and efficiency measures across the company.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a fully qualified accountant holding a recognised qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA). You will be a commercially astute accountant who is at home leadinga dynamic finance function with wide-ranging responsibilities from financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, cost controls, efficiency projects and systems improvements as well as taking the lead in the business decision-making process. Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as is a convivial personality who is able to manage up as well as down. You must also be able to demonstrate an analytical mindset and a prove ability to work in a fast paced environment under pressure and using your own initiative.
What you'll get in return
You will get a highly competitive salary along with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis. Free parking is available to the successful candidate in a city centre location. Moreover, this is the ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step into management. You will gain unrivalled exposure and commercial experience in a uniquely hands-on finance management role. You will be backed by a strong team of accountants and will undoubtedly be able to add success to both your own career and the company's prospects in avery short space of time as the company continues it's exponential growth trajectory.