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Barden are excited to be working exclusively with a well-known and progressive Cork business to identify a Financial Controller. The business has enjoyed growth in its industry over a number of years and there is now an immediate requirement for a commercially savvy Finance professional to join the group.
Roles of this nature don’t come to the Cork market every day. Working closely with the MD, this role will offer a broad range of duties where you will get exposure to all areas of Finance as the business grows. The Financial Controller will be involved in the day-to-day Finance activities, implement best practice systems and controls as well as provide value-add information to make a real impact on the decision making and direction of the business.
If you would like to work with a business where collaboration and flexibility is at the core of what they do, please get in touch with marissa.maher@barden.ie for more details.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Responsibilities will include:
• Manage and oversee the operations and daily activities of the Finance department
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting information pack to assist with decision making
• Preparation and timely submission of VAT, PAYE and Corporation tax returns
• Preparation of the year-end financial accounts and maintain relationships with company auditors
• Assist with development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts
• Managing stock and inventory risk with associated mitigation in place to minimise the exposure of the business.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, controls, procedures and systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage cash flow and working capital
• Analyse and interpret financial information to support strategic planning and decision making
• Manage and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and legal requirements
• Work closely with the Managing Director and other senior management to ensure financial objectives are met
ABOUT THE PERSON:
The successful candidate will have:
• A professional accounting qualification E.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA
• At least 5 years post qualification experience
• Experience working in an SME finance team or similar role is desirable
• A passion for helping Business Managers solve problems and maximize opportunities.
• Analytical mindset and excellent understanding of trends in financials
• Detailed and organised approach to ensure maintenance of records
• Excellent written communication skills including report writing
• Capacity to deal with a wide variety of different tasks and to prioritise as required
• Ability to be proactive and use initiative
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgement and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Very strong IT and excel skills an advantage.
