Finance Manager, North Co Dublin

Job Title: Finance ManagerLocation: North County Dublin, IrelandReports to: Managing Director / Chief Financial Officer CFOPosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team.The ideal candidate will be an ACCA-qualified professional with a minimum of 5 years of management experience in finance and accounting.The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a team, and contributing to strategic decision-making in the business.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and growth within a dynamic organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting:o Prepare, analyse, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.o Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS, FRS102).o Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.o Prepare cost centre budgets, distribute monthly, analyse and manage variances with key stakeholders.o Perform financial analysis and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.o Commercial contract input, review and alignment.o Create business pricing model to ensure profit margins achieved.o Manage, monitor and oversee the company payrolls, including software, systems, process, auditing and controls.Team Leadership:o Manage and mentor the finance team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.o Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and best practices.o Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment within the finance team.o Monitor and optimise cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational and strategic initiatives.o Manage working capital and ensure accurate cash flow forecasting.o Work closely with other departments to track and manage departmental budgets.o Collaboration, input, review and monitoring of Operational KPI's from Planning Department.Compliance & Risk Management:o Ensure compliance with Irish tax laws, regulations, and relevant financial reporting standards.o Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and other regulatory filings.o Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls and audit procedures are in place.o Manage annual financial audits to ensure full compliance with required standards.o Partner with senior management to drive business strategy, identifying financial opportunities and risks.o Participate in key projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, and mergers/acquisitions.o Provide financial expertise and advice to senior leadership on key initiatives.The PersonRequired Qualifications & Experience• ACCA Qualification (or equivalent) is a must.• A minimum of 5 years management experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a corporate or multi-national environment.• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAGE, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular).• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.The PackageSalary: € neg, depending on experienceBenefits: Contributory Pension, Healthcare, PHI, DIS, Gym Membership.Leinster Appointments is committed to providing a professional service where all CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any third parties without candidate's knowledge or consent.By applying, you are giving consent for Leinster Appointments to contact you about this job or similar positions.I have read and agree with the Leinster Appointments Privacy Policy I agree#J-*****-Ljbffr