The Role

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to be part of a team managing the financial operations of a group of companies which is owned by a large international group with scope to develop into a more senior position.
The role will   initially involve some travel to the Laois site

The successful candidate will report to the Financial and Managing Directors.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial planning and implementation of group finance policies and systems which include:
• Developing and implementing corporate governance, risk management, policies & procedures and complying fully with all applicable tax laws etc
• Managing stakeholder relationships including dealing with group on financial & IT matters , leading the accounts team & liaising with other company employees in preparing financial reports and dealing with third parties such as Auditors , Revenue , Insurance Brokers etc…
• To deliver a more sustainable business in the longer term.
• To offset the impact of cost increases through cost savings.
Preparation of monthly management accounts , forecasts , budgets and annual financial reports in line with predetermined group reporting deadlines.
• Managing all finance and accounting operations across the business, including all statutory financial reporting requirements and liaising with auditors on such matters as audit and tax compliance.
• Providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted.
• Coordinating the strategic financial plans, including budget preparation, financial forecasts, insurance, tax and performance. Managing the company cashflow, including accounting operations, cost, inventory, funding and Revenue recognition.
• Developing and managing reports on KPIs results.
• Working in conjunction with the Construction and leadership teams to monitor and manage KPI’s, budgets and profit margins effectively.
• Reporting on spending trends, cost-savings initiatives, and margin opportunities.

Managing and developing the finance team and overseeing the day to day financial operations of the company including payroll, payments, bank , credit control , completion of VAT returns, RCT Tax and deal with all Revenue queries.

The Person

Requirements for the Role:
• Qualified Accountant, ideally will have a minimum of five years post qualification experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills – the companies are due to undergo a significant IT upgrade in the coming year.
• Problem-solving, communication skills, and ability to innovate are essential competencies.
• Team player, self-motivated and ability to work on one’s own initiative.

The Package

Salary: Commensurate with experience