Banking Manager

Certas Energy Retail Europe; Drogheda; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Certas Energy Retail Europe is seeking a senior finance professional based in Drogheda, operating in a hybrid capacity. This role reports to the Head of Finance Operations and is responsible for bank reconciliations, bank account management, and fuel card reconciliations across the Europe region.

You will lead a banking team, ensure compliance with controls, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes. A Qualified Accountant with SAP experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a senior role in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Qualified accountant with relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage and work as part of a team.
• Experience of SAP and proficiency with Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Manage the banking team to ensure daily reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Oversee and monitor bank clearing accounts and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare and maintain periodic cashflow reporting and review daily reconciliations.
• Manage banking access and ensure banking frameworks are reviewed and approved.
• Lead and develop a high performing team with succession planning and development plans.
• Ensure all banking and financial processes are compliant with relevant controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to: Head of Finance Operations

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Drogheda, Co Louth / Hybrid Working

Principle Objectives of Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Operations you will be responsible for the effective management of bank reconciliations and accounting, bank account management and reporting, and fuel card reconciliations across the Certas Energy Retail Europe.

Key Areas of Accountability

Bank Reconciliations & Accounting

• Manage the banking team to ensure the daily reconciliation of bank accounts to
• Manage the daily clearing of all credit card/bank card transactions between the bank and
• Oversee and monitor all bank clearing accounts, supporting the team in identifying issues and ensuring their timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all banking controls across the

Bank Account Management & Reporting

• Manage the daily monitoring of the bank accounts to ensure funds are in place to meet business
• Prepare and maintain periodic cashflow
• Manage banking access for existing and new
• Ensure all banking frameworks are reviewed, updated and approved as per DCC
• Review and approval of daily
• EOD (End of Day) missing batch reporting, reconciling Qlik to SAP, follow-up on issues and
• Responsible for all month end reporting requirements for all countries, including bank reconciliations, DCC compliance requirements, clearing etc.

Fuel Card Reconciliations

• Verification of fuel card credits from our main
• Ensuring prompt clearing of all key reconciliation accounts relating to fuel card
• Working with our customers to validate and ensure accurate re‑imbursement of non-fuel shop sale

People Management

• Develop a high performing team to support the existing business units and the continued growth of the organisation.
• Lead and manage the team, ensuring clear objectives are set and that succession planning, training and development plan are in place to support performance and progression.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to support individual and team
• Ensure effective cross training is in place across the
• Promote continuous improvement within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Manage employee queries and requests, including annual leave planning and arranging appropriate
• Support staff in navigating organisational
• Ensure all people management activities are carried out in line with company

General

• Support the Head of Finance Operations / Finance Director on ad hoc projects as and when
• Promote continuous improvement within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Ensure consistent banking approach across all
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the team and with key stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications / Experience

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a senior role in a dynamic fast-paced
• Qualified accountant with relevant industry experience

Experience

• Proven ability to manage and work as part of a
• Experience of SAP an
• Proficient with Microsoft products, with expertise in
• Standards driven, highly organized and methodical with strong attention to
• Self-motivated with ability to plan and prioritise work by considering risk, importance, and level of
• A positive, proactive solutions-focused approach to
• Proven ability to lead and manage change and implementation of process
• Proven track record in maintaining and developing procedure
• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR
• Demonstrates articulate and professional communication
• Possesses strong financial
• Ability to foster and maintain strong business relationships at all

Other Requirements

• Willing to travel on business trips as

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Certas Energy Retail Europe is an Equal Opportunities Employer

About Certas Energy Retail Europe & DCC plc

Certas Energy Retail Europe is a Central Operations hub supporting DCC-owned businesses across 5 European countries. Our team is based in Drogheda and remotely provides Finance, Pricing, IT and Supply functions for a network of over 1,100 retail forecourts, a bulk business, and an aviation business. Our mission is to operate as a high-level and efficient business partner to make cleaner transport possible for all.

Certas Energy Retail Europe is part of the mobility division of DCC plc. DCC plc is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. Headquartered in Dublin, DCC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100.