The Role
Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Dublin 22
Type: Permanent
Salary: €80,000 – €90,000 + benefits
Our client, a market-leading organisation in the distribution and services sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. Operating across a diverse range of commercial activities, the company is known for its long-term growth, strong market presence, and professional environment.
This is a high-impact role offering significant exposure to senior management and cross-functional projects. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for the next step in their career — with a clear progression path and the chance to contribute strategically in a dynamic commercial setting.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
- Collaborate closely with commercial and operational teams to provide strategic financial insights.
- Deliver value-added analysis to drive divisional and company-wide performance.
- Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
- Lead or support business-critical projects and initiatives.
Financial Reporting
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis.
- Prepare accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits.
- Drive improvements and standardisation across reporting processes and outputs.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead and support the annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes.
- Assist in long-term planning and financial modelling to support strategic decisions.
- Deliver data-driven insights to inform business performance and planning.
Cash & Working Capital Management
- Prepare and monitor short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
- Analyse and manage key working capital components including inventory, receivables, and payables.
- Oversee day-to-day financial transactions and manage banking relationships.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure ongoing compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
- Support internal control reviews and external audit processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiencies in systems and reporting.
- Contribute to wider business improvement and transformation projects.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a company that offers clear progression and the opportunity to contribute to strategic growth, this role offers the platform to do just that.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
The Person
Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3+ years’ post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a commercial or operational finance role, ideally within a distribution, services, or similar sector.
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP or financial systems is advantageous.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical capability.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to present complex information clearly.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Upholds discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times
The Package
- Competitive base salary: €80,000 – €90,000
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Employer pension contribution
- 22 days annual leave
- Death-in-service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
