Financial Controller

Priority Placements Ireland Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Ireland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee its financial operations. This permanent hybrid role involves collaborating closely with the CFO, managing an accounting team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified and have substantial industry experience, along with the ability to drive process improvements and deliver insightful financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in industry.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent understanding of current accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial results and oversee accounting team.
• Provide financial advice and support to Divisional Heads.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax legislation.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Job description

Our client, a successful software company, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting into the CFO this is an ideal role for an experienced Qualified Accountant who what’s to progress their career in a successful indigenous Irish company with a global presence. The role is hybrid with offices based in Co. Offaly

Co. Offaly

Permanent

DOE

JCAH

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the CFO to manage the financial result for the company
• Manage the Accounting team including recruitment, training and development and performance management
• Oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts for the different regions within the timelines set out and provide financial commentary on the same
• Provide financial advice and support and updates to the Divisional Heads and Regional Directors
• Support the preparation of the regional annual budgets
• Ensure that adequate internal financial controls exist and are adhered to within the regions
• Provide effective procedures, or initiate change, to support the delivery of key operational, commercial, and financial targets
• Work closely with Accounting team to ensure that the financial accounts, Revenue requirements and the payroll are prepared within the set timelines
• Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives
• Drive process changes in the Accounting area to ensure the timely provision of information to key business owners and to facilitate a scalable growth strategy
• In conjunction with the CFO co-ordinate and collate Board reports from each region for review with the Directors
• Provide useful insight into monthly financial reporting so that the Divisional Heads and Regional Directors are informed of variances in financial reporting to budgets
• Provide regular updates on key performance indicators
• Be compliant with accounting and tax legislation
• Challenge and question how things are done to drive for results

REQUIREMENTS

• ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant
• 5 years + experience working in industry.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Proven ability to adapt to new systems.
• Proven ability to review processes with a view to improving them.
• Excellent understanding of current accounting standards, practice and guidance
• Experience with Sage essential.

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