Lead Financial Accountant

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden seeks a Lead Financial Accountant to join its Group Finance team in Ireland. This high-visibility role covers financial accounting, control and compliance for a major business unit, with regular exposure to senior leaders.

You will drive control assurance, cashflow forecasting, capex and depreciation reporting, tax returns and VAT reviews, intercompany activity, and governance of outsourced services, with emphasis on standardisation and automation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Organized and efficient with ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong technical skills.
• High integrity with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead control and assurance reporting, supporting internal and external audit
• Own cashflow forecasting, including working capital and variance analysis
• Forecast and report capital expenditure and depreciation, working with business owners
• Prepare and submit quarterly tax returns and lead the quarterly VAT review
• Oversee intercompany balances and settlement across the group
• Manage the outsourced service provider, reviewing their work and driving improvements
• Support lease and insurance accounting, statutory accounts, and acquisition activity
• Drive transformation initiatives focused on standardisation, automation and best-practice processes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Influence across levels

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Barden has been engaged by a leading Irish business to identify a Lead Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad and visible role, responsible for the financial accounting, control, and compliance for a significant business unit.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role will suit a technically strong finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and a passion for process improvement.

The Lead Financial Accountant will have regular exposure to senior leaders, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation in a role that offers real variety, visibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact as part of a collaborative and progressive Finance team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead control and assurance reporting, supporting internal and external audit
• Own cashflow forecasting, including working capital and variance analysis
• Forecast and report capital expenditure and depreciation, working with business owners
• Prepare and submit quarterly tax returns and lead the quarterly VAT review
• Oversee intercompany balances and settlement across the group
• Manage the outsourced service provider, reviewing their work and driving improvements
• Support lease and insurance accounting, statutory accounts, and acquisition activity
• Drive transformation initiatives focused on standardisation, automation and best-practice processes

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail
• Organized and efficient with ability to prioritize workload and follow through on tasks
• Strong technical skills
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Proven ability to influence at all levels in the organization