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 Finance Manager to a newly created position. Based in the Dublin office, reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will lead the development and management of all financial and accounting functions across the Group. Ideal candidate will be circa 6 years PQE and looking to develop their career.
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, VAT, 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
Education & Skills:
- Qualified accountant - member of recognised accountancy body
- 5-6 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
