[Apply in 3 Minutes] Finance Manager

Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland | Posted on 03/10/2025

AuxiliaGroup is one of Ireland’s foremost business consulting firms, offering multi-business function support, via our panel of over 700 high calibre, C-Suite level experienced professionals who are available for consultancy, project management or interim placements.

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our close-knit team in a well-established business operating in the Logistics sector. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Strategy, this is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full financial reporting cycle, supporting strategic decision-making, and managing a small finance team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health and operational efficiency of the business, while upholding the values and culture of a family-owned enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including detailed financial reporting packs and insightful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to logistics and warehousing operations.

- Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary to support operational and strategic reviews.

- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and sector-specific financial practices.

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead the preparation of the annual budget and maintain rolling forecasts, collaborating with operational managers across transport and warehousing functions.

- Provide scenario modelling and financial projections to support business planning and investment decisions.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity for day-to-day operations and capital investments.

- Oversee banking relationships and optimise working capital, including debtor and creditor management.

Payroll & Compliance

- Supervise the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with employment and tax regulations.

- Ensure timely and accurate submission of Revenue and Central Statistics Office (CSO) returns.

Audit & Governance

- Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.

- Maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.

Business Partnering

- Act as a trusted finance business partner to the Management Team, providing financial insights and support to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

- Translate financial data into actionable intelligence to support decision-making in logistics, fleet management, warehousing, and customer service.

- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

andidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

- Minimum of 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within a logistics, transport, or warehousing environment.

- Proven track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis.

- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in a fast-paced operational setting.

- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, small to medium sized business environment.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modelling).

- Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software is advantageous.

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