Finance Team Leader - Hybrid, Process Optimizer

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Leixlip; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Osborne Kildare is seeking a Finance Team Leader to oversee a finance co-ordinator team handling AP, AR and reconciliations. The role requires strong people and process management, advanced Excel skills, and SAP/SRM experience.

Hybrid working with on-site and remote elements, and opportunity to influence budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, ensure deadlines are met, and support the Finance Manager during leave or absences.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in people and process management.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP/SRM experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Customer-focused with service orientation.
• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of finance coordinators (AP, AR, reconciliations).
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as first escalation point for operational finance issues.
• Ensure deadlines are met and flag delays with reasoning.
• Authorise P.O. requisitions and Debit/Credit Memos via SAP/SRM workflows.
• Collaborate with Procurement UK to execute TMM requirements.
• Manage monthly customer reconciliations and billing.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Cover Finance Manager during annual leave; assist budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

People management

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

SAP ERP

Reconciliations

AP/AR/billing

Vendor management

Tools

SAP SRM

Job description

Osborne Kildare is seeking a Finance Team Leader to oversee a finance co-ordinator team handling AP, AR and reconciliations. The role requires strong people and process management, advanced Excel skills, and SAP/SRM experience.

Hybrid working with on-site and remote elements, and opportunity to influence budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, ensure deadlines are met, and support the Finance Manager during leave or absences.