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Barden are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a prominent global sports organisation to support the appointment of a Group Finance Manager to lead the Financial Reporting function on an 18 month contract role.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Drive the financial reporting and compliance deliverables for the group.
• Lead and inspire the financial reporting team including career development goals & performance management processes.
• Foster innovation of the global finance process and reporting across the business.
• Ensure robust and qualitative governance frameworks are embedded across the group.
• Business partner with the Commercial and Operations teams.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years’ experience in a Group Finance international environment.
• Managed high performing teams in a period of transformation and change.
• Strong commercial acumen, able to articulate the numbers to non finance people.
• Be ambitious, hard working and a team player.
• Have strong IT and project management skills.

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity with a well-established and growing business?

We are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a finance team based in East Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the credit control function while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

You will play a key role in managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting the smooth running of the accounts receivable function.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Manage and maintain the sales ledger across a large customer base.
• Proactively collect outstanding debt by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries promptly.
• Prepare and issue customer statements and aged debtor reports.
• Assess customer creditworthiness and assist with setting and reviewing credit limits.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Support month-end reporting and other finance activities.
• Escalate complex accounts where required and assist with implementing effective collection strategies.
• Ensure compliance with credit control policies and procedures.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

You will have previous experience in a Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Administration role.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build positive customer relationships while maintaining effective credit control.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.