Financial Controller

Established in 1972, Michael Moore Car Sales operates from two locations; Athlone and Portarlington. Over the decades, weve earned a reputation as a trusted name in the Irish motor industry, proudly representing a current portfolio of premium automotive franchises including; Mercedes-Benz, Audi, koda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and Cupra. Our longstanding partnership with the Volkswagen Group began in 1977 through Motor Distributors Limited, where we first introduced Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Mazda passenger vehicles. Today, the Michael Moore Group is synonymous with excellence in automotive retail. Widely recognised within the motor trade as a premium brand dealer, we are known for delivering a superior retail experience. Our customers and partners continue to regard us as trustworthy, knowledgeable, and committed to excellence. Overview of the Role The Financial Controller will have overall responsibility for the financial environment within the Group, providing a comprehensive range of services to all departments. Role Profile Reporting directly to the Dealer Principal/General Manager, the Financial Controller will be a key member of the management team, working alongside all other senior managers and departments in setting strategic direction of the Group. The Financial Controller will have direct responsibility for the Groups financial and management accounting function, overseeing and leading monthly and annual reporting, driving budget and supporting long-term financial strategy. Additionally, this role will encompass responsibility for specific commercial development initiatives and project activities across the group, playing a pivotal role in the organisation of financial funding to support the groups continued expansion. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to the following: Managing the finance team, ensuring co-ordination and delivery of internal and external reporting requirements Provision of leadership to the accounting team on technical accounting matters Preparation, analysis and oversight of the Groups Financial Statements Preparation and presentation of the Groups monthly Management Accounts Lead the annual audit process in conjunction with the assigned statutory auditor, ensuring audit requirements are met in a timely manner Responsibility for the Groups taxation affairs, liaising closely with the Group tax advisors Ensuring financial controls are effective and being appropriately applied throughout the Group Provision of leadership and coaching to the accounting team Leading the assessment of business development opportunities that arise from time to time Supporting business development activities including contract negotiation Managing and supporting teams to ensure staff receive continuing training and development Liaising with the various Brands to ensure that all incentives are maximised and paid out in a timely manner Reporting to the respective Brands on a monthly basis Oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (PAYE, PRSI, VAT and Corporate Tax) Delivery of management reports, supporting cost control and business decision-making Collaborate with business leaders to provide data-driven insights and identify performance improvement opportunities Review VAT returns and support corporate tax preparation Champion continuous improvement and help drive innovation in systems and processes Supporting with payroll management and processing Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess a primary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline, and hold a professional accounting qualification. A minimum of ten years' post-qualification experience, in a comparable role, within an organisation of similar scale and complexity, is desirable. Requirements: Excellent technical accounting skills Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable track record in commercial projects Demonstrable experience working in a complex environment with a record of success Board level experience with strong presentation skills Project management and delivery experience Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams within a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment Ability to produce insightful reports and disseminate key information to support decision making Proven track record of implementing change through technology to achieve continuous service improvement Ability to achieve tight deadlines Good working knowledge of Irish tax legislation Attributes: Strong attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Initiative and ability to work independently Pro-active self-starter Excellent influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills Ability to build relationships with colleagues across all departments Strong leadership skills Problem solving ability Role Detail: This is a permanent and full time, onsite role Monday to Friday Office based May require extended hours during month-end or audit periods