Financial Controller

3 weeks ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland Search Talent Full time

Search Talent is hiring for a client who is looking for a Financial Controller responsible for providing financial leadership for a thriving retail business and support to the senior management team while ensuring the company's finances are planned, organised and efficient.

FC will provide accurate reporting and management of accounts. The successful candidate will be the key point of contact for all financial and accounting related queries from both the management team and the wider business.

There will be lot of opportunity to develop within this role as the company continues to grow, this is a hands-on role for an accountant in a thriving business.

The ideal candidate will have a commercial mindset to go along with strong accounting abilities, this role is built for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who looks for opportunities to trade based on sound financial data.

FC will oversee and improve our financial systems and work closely with the senior management team on business and financial strategy. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow with an independent established business.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day finance operations
  • Ensure efficient and cost-effective payment of suppliers each week
  • Preparation of accounts for auditor
  • Invoice management
  • Monitor and report on operations and performance with monthly dashboards and weekly KPI's for the management team
  • Work on a project to replace manual processes with more efficient automated systems where possible
  • Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows.
  • Work with buying team to ensure seasonal supplier budgets are maximising GP potential for the business.
  • Working with colleagues to ensure completeness of financials for all areas of their responsibilities.
  • Ensuring all Balance Sheet accounts are clean and without material differences and being able to spot issues and resolve/escalate them quickly.
  • Responsible for the commentary on the Balance Sheet/P&L variance to budget
  • Analytical review reporting of key expense variances to budget/forecast and provide recommendations to drive business performance.
  • Deliver high quality financial reporting and analysis to assist with understanding and recognising trends and collaborating on driving financial performance improvement opportunities.

What you will need:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar qualifications).
  • Minimum 5 years minimum post qualification experience.
  • Good knowledge of local accounting standards, IFRS and payroll calculation
  • Experience in group reporting for statutory purposes according to relevant deadlines
  • Strong in retail financial management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Track record of implementing change and new processes in the finance function.
  • An open and enquiring mind- interested in problem solving with the confidence to ask questions.

Benefits

  • Full time permanent hybrid working role (1-2 day WFH option once established in the role)
  • A competitive salary
  • Staff discount scheme
  • 20 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays.
  • Company laptop and mobile

If the role suits and are you're ready for your next move send your CV to varun@searchtalent.ie or call at +353 1 592 1663 to a have chat.

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