Finance Manager Automotive - €75,000

Robert Walters Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known automotive company is seeking an ambitious Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. The role involves collaborating with the Finance Director and presents opportunities for career advancement. Suitable candidates will have a degree in finance or accounting and proven experience in financial roles. The salary is €70,000 - €75,000 with a hybrid working model after probation.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing large data sets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and business planning to support financial forecasts.
• Maintain financial models and forecasts for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

People management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A well known Automotive company is looking to hire an ambitious Finance Manager due to an internal promotion. You will work with the Finance Director and manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the group.Salary for this role is €70,000 - €75,000 based in City West and hybrid working after probation.This would suit a Finance Manager or someone looking for their first Finance Manager role.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

• Perform data analysis and business planning to support financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans
• Maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to aid strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present financial reports—including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements—alongside projections and variance analytics for senior management, the Board, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key business partners
• Lead the annual budgeting process by providing guidance and recommendations to department heads and senior management.
• Provide financial guidance to cross-functional teams while supporting cost control initiatives and driving operational efficiency.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Director.

Key requirements of the Finance Manager

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven professional experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial reporting; experience managing large data sets is essential.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Automotive industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead effectively.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on driving profitability.

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