Strategic Management Accountant — Lead Finance & Forecasting

Matrix Recruitment Group; Wexford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Management Accountant based in Wexford to lead the finance team and report to the Financial Director. You will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and provide insightful analysis to drive profitable decisions, while ensuring robust controls and timely statutory statements.

This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic commercial oversight in a well-established organisation and will require strong communication and

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with previous experience in a similar role and strong commercial awareness.
• Experience working in industry.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship builder.
• Hands-on and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reporting packs to tight deadlines.
• Produce regular value-adding management reports and disclosure packs for group reporting.
• Take ownership of all balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Analyse, explain, and challenge variances to budget and forecast.
• Drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Prepare statutory financial statements with Group Finance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee and guide the finance team, fostering development and performance.
• Implement costing systems and develop robust pricing models.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, external audits, and statutory regulations.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on and detail-focused

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Matrix Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Management Accountant based in Wexford to lead the finance team and report to the Financial Director. You will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and provide insightful analysis to drive profitable decisions, while ensuring robust controls and timely statutory statements.

This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic commercial oversight in a well-established organisation and will require strong communication and