Finance Manager, Galway

FP&A; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation Group is seeking a Finance Manager in Galway to partner with operations and corporate services, lead a team of finance professionals, and drive month-end close, budgeting and forecasting with a narrative on revenue and costs.

This high-visibility role offers a state-of-the-art manufacturing centre, a hybrid work model, and a package including €80,000-€85,000, annual bonus, pension, health insurance, and ongoing opportunities across the multinational group.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years PQE in a multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Analyse monthly budget performance with department directors and explain variances.
• Create and update annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for senior management.
• Manage project budgets for new products through development lifecycle.
• Lead and coach a team of finance professionals.
• Maintain controls including SOX and US GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive cross-functional process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to R&D tax credits and grant proposals.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

SOX compliance

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Take your business partnering, financial analysis and people management skills to the next level

This Finance Manager job in Galway with a global industry leader arises due to ongoing investment and growth of their Galway operations which is part of this company's international network. It encompasses business partnering with department leaders in operations and corporate services, managing and overseeing the work of Financial Accountants and Financial Analysts particularly at month-end, engaging in cross-functional process improvement projects and comes with high visibility with SLT members.

As the Finance Manager you will:

• Work alongside department directors to analyse their monthly budget performance, understand variances and provide a narrative on what's driving revenue and costs
• Create and update annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for senior management to inform business decision making
• Manage project budgets for new products at various stages of the product development lifecycle
• Manage a team of finance employees, overseeing their work and provide coaching for their career development
• Maintain effective controls for your business units including SOX and US GAAP compliance
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on their requests and ensure audit readiness through effective processes, procedures and reports
• Drive process improvements and cost saving initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams, particularly in the areas of unit cost production and overheads
• Contribute to R&D tax credits and IDA grant proposals, allocations and associated audits

This company have a state-of-the-art manufacturing centre based in Galway serving EMEA and have a 20+ finance team incorporating FP&A, Financial Reporting, Tax, Payroll and global projects providing you with ample room for career progression. A publicly listed company, they are early adopters of A.I. and Power BI which automates what were once manual tasks to allow their team focus on the value-added work. They offer employee flexibility with a hybrid working model and flexible start and finish times daily creating the conditions for you to do your best work.

The package on offer is between €80,000-€85,000 including a competitive base salary, annual bonus, company pension contributions, full family health insurance, annual pay reviews and hybrid working.

To become the Finance Manager you will hold a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years' industry PQE working in a multinational company.

Edel didn't just read our job spec - she read the room. By taking the time to visit us in person, she gained a genuine understanding of our culture and values. Her communication throughout the process was clear, timely, and proactive, keeping us confidently informed every step of the way. Her thoughtful approach and commitment to finding the right fit made all the difference. We were thoroughly impressed with Edel.

Anthony Brennan, Chief People Officer at Atlantic Aviation Group