Financial Controller - SME

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A group of companies based in Cork seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with established systems. The successful candidate will lead a team, prepare management accounts for multiple companies, and play a key role in the ongoing expansion efforts of the company. In return, a competitive salary in the €70k range, flexible working options, and a chance to grow within a successful, expanding enterprise are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within industry.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ambitions to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reporting systems and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the finance function with 9 staff.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for 5 group companies.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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With a multi-million turnover operation covering a group of companies with operations nationwide. The company has a number of sites in Cork and is undergoing significant plans for expansion. Last year they invested over €4 million in one facility. The company has over 110 employees, with a reputation for long service. The owners recognize the important role employees have in ensuring continued success.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the MD, you will be part of the management team. Established financial systems are already in place; your role is to maintain these reporting systems and ensure full compliance and controls. You will have full control of the finance function, supported by 9 staff across various sites. There are 5 companies within the group for which you will produce monthly management accounts.

Your new company

As described above, a group of companies with nationwide operations, multiple sites in Cork, and ongoing expansion plans. Last year, they invested over €4 million in one facility. The company employs over 110 staff and values long service. The owners appreciate the vital role employees play in the company's success.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the MD, you will be part of the management team. Established financial systems are in place; your task is to maintain these, ensure compliance, and implement controls. You will oversee the entire finance function supported by 9 staff across various sites. You will prepare management accounts for 5 group companies.

Duties include:

1. Accounts Preparation
2. Year-End Audit
3. Tax returns
4. Cashflows
5. Forecasts
6. Compliance with Revenue Authorities
7. Statutory Accounts
8. Liaising with Top 4 Auditors
9. Supporting expansion projects
10. Overseeing monthly internal procedures
11. Cashflows and cash management

Payroll is managed by an outsourced provider.

What you'll need to succeed

You must be a qualified accountant (ACA, Chartered, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) with industry experience and people management skills. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills are essential. As part of the management team, you should have ambitions to grow with the company.

What you'll get in return

A salary in the €70k range plus pension and benefits. Flexible working options are available, considering the team management responsibilities. You will enjoy working in a successful, expanding company and benefit from its growth.