Financial Controller

CREGG; Shannon; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our client in Shannon, Co. Clare. The role is full-time and primarily onsite with some flexibility. You will oversee financial accounting, management accounting, cash flow, controls, costing, and support new ERP systems.

The ideal candidate is a professionally qualified accountant with at least 5 years in Accounting, strong financial and management accounting skills, and proven experience with ERP systems and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional accountant with a recognised designation
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting function
• Strong financial and management accounting experience
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting, cash flow and costing
• Experience supporting or implementing ERP systems and finance IT

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close including journals, reconciliations and management reporting
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register, prepayments, accruals, deposits and net wages
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Manage monthly bank and card reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance metrics
• Lead cash flow planning and monitoring against forecasts
• Collaborate with CEO and business development on cash plans and sales forecasts
• Ensure robust financial controls across processes
• Support finance function improvements and ERP implementation
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement

Job description

Financial Controller

CREGG are seeking an experienced and ambitious Financial Controller to join our client based in Shannon, Co. Clare. This is a full-time, primarily onsite position, with some flexibility available where feasible. Reporting to the Company CEO, the Financial Controller will play a key role in the financial management of the business, overseeing financial accounting, management accounting, cash flow, financial controls, costing, and supporting the implementation of new systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end financial close, including journals, reconciliations, and preparation of the monthly management reporting pack.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, prepayments, accruals, customer deposits, and net wages.
• Manage and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage monthly bank and credit card transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and manage weekly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage Revenue Returns and associated correspondence, including VAT and PREM.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance metrics.
• Take hands-on responsibility for weekly and monthly cash flow management.
• Prepare cash flow plans and analyse performance against forecasted sales plans.
• Work closely with the CEO and Business Development function to finalise cash planning and sales forecasts.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place across accounting and financial processes.
• Support the development and improvement of the Finance function and broader financial processes.
• Participate in ongoing Lean improvement and systems implementation projects, including ERP implementation.
• Work collaboratively with wider cross-functional teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professionally qualified accountant.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting function, preferably within a design, engineering, manufacturing services, or related industry.
• Strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reporting, reconciliations, cash flow, and costing.
• Strong systems and IT skills, with experience supporting or implementing new ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.

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