Financial Controller
Galway - city centre
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client, a well-established SME, based in Galway city with over
30 years of industry experience is seeking a Financial Controller to join its
leadership team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial function of the
Company. He/she will provide commercial and strategic support to the team and will work closely with the CEO in the ongoing development of the business.
This role offers a competitive salary with flexible working, a 32-hour workweek with the potential for a hybrid option, allowing for adaptable scheduling.
Role Responsibilities:
• Budgeting, tax compliance ; financial strategies, performance measurement,
business planning etc.
• Generate financial reporting to produce results and statements for all company
entities, financial forecasts, advise on significant issues and manage accounts.
• Manage operations to include transaction processing, contracts, margin analyses, providing information to aid key strategic decision making and formulate business strategies and management of team contributions.
• Manage accounts department including policies and procedures, finance staff of 2 people, intercompany transactions, payrolls, accounting controls, cash and working capital management.
• Aim to optimise financial information systems and improve processes.
• Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal
controls.
• Will advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
• Will manage external relationships (Auditors, Banks, Insurance Brokers & Grant
Agencies)
Skills and Experience Required:
• A qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience,
(ACA, CPA, CIMA,ACCA)
• Will have a demonstrated track record of supporting a business commercially and strategically.
• Will have excellent people and leadership skills.
• Experience in partnering with an executive team and contributing to strategic
direction and decision making.
• Be solution focussed and innovative.
• Identify new trends and techniques in financial management, related and emerging
technologies.
• Hands on and willingness to deal with routine Financial Controller duties as well as the strategic aspects of the role.
Salary – €65,000 pro rate
32 hour per week
Hybrid and flexible
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