• Wexford
• Permanent
• Industry
• Reference: 244764-AQ

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, position would suit a commercially minded finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad finance role while contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Finance Director and wider management team to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of five, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines.
• Compile divisional reporting packs for submission to Group Finance.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity, ensuring reconciliations and financial controls are completed effectively.
• Produce daily and weekly financial and operational reports, highlighting key trends and performance indicators.
• Assist with the preparation of half-year and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Work with the Finance Director to enhance costing methodologies and financial reporting processes.
• Support the development and review of customer pricing models, including profitability and margin analysis.
• Provide variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.
• Deliver financial analysis to support operational performance and informed decision-making.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and initiatives to improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, taxation obligations, and statutory regulations.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements in conjunction with Group Finance.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with experience in industry, ideally within a group company or commercial finance environment.
• Previous people management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across the business.
• Hands-on and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be an advantage.

A very attractive remuneration & benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply now with your CV to Anne Quinn, Manager Industry Division industry@accountancysolutions.ie