Commercial Retail Accountant

BARDEN; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned brand in Ireland is seeking a Commercial Retail Accountant to join their team. The role involves advising Retail Partners on financial matters, managing store acquisitions, and preparing strategic proposals. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience, strong numerical abilities, and excellent communication skills. Experience in the FMCG/Retail sector is an advantage. The position is based in Cork, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience in FMCG/Retail industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise, coach, and mentor Retail Partners on financial aspects.
• Manage store acquisitions and integrations.
• Assess and prepare new business cases with Business Development Team.
• Prepare and present strategic initiative proposals.
• Manage key internal and external relationships.

Skills

Energetic attitude

Strong communicator

Commercially savvy

Numerical & analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing ability

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Barden are delighted to be partnering with one of Ireland’s well-known brands to identify a Commercial Retail Accountant to join their growing team. Reporting to a high-class Head of Finance, the ideal candidate will have an energetic attitude, be a strong communicator and commercially savvy.

“ People are our greatest asset and we are looking for someone who add value to the existing team of high performers. Individuals who can recognise opportunities, act on them and give recommendations that will make a positive impact is what we are looking for.” – Head of Finance

If you would like to hear more please get in touch – [e-mail] or my colleague Denis Galvin – [e-mail]

About the Role

• Working closely with our Retail Partners advising, coaching and mentoring them on all financial related aspects of their business.
• Management of store acquisitions & integrations on behalf of retailers. Business case preparation, securing of finance and project management of the process.
• Working occasionally with the Business Development Team in the assessment and preparation of new business cases.
• Preparing and presenting strategic initiative proposals for approval from Senior Management.
• Management of key internal and external relationships.

About the Person

• Be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
• The ideal candidate will be highly numeric & analytical.
• A strong systems orientation including advanced excel skills.
• Good communication & inter-personal skills with a proven ability to influence.
• Previous experience working within the FMCG/Retail industry will be an advantage.

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