Financial Controller – Meath

Our client, a busy FMCG company require a dynamic Financial Controller to head-up the Finance team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·         Manage, Supervise and lead the Finance Department.
·         Manage Statutory Audits,
·         Ensure Internal Compliance requirements are managed and dealt with.
·         Overall responsibility for General Ledger functions
·         Monitoring and forecasting of company cash flow and planning the working capital requirements.
·         Manage Company tax compliance activities, eg RCT, VAT Corporation Tax etc.
·         Key contributor of the annual budgeting process and forecasting process
·         Management of the HR function of the company.
Reporting
·         Preparation, analysis and reporting of full monthly management accounts
·         Performance Analysis of monthly results, budget, forecasts, periodic reviews, year end audit etc.
·         Monthly review of actual performance against targets.
·         Presentation of financial information to key stake holders as required.
·         Preparation of local financial statements for Audit submission.
·         Liaison with external parties such as auditors, tax advisors, legal, banks, pension advisors and insurance brokers as required.
PERSON SPECIFICTATION:
·         Self motivating personality
·         Proactive approach to a continuously expanding business.
·         Strong management skills and management qualities.
·         Adaptable and flexible
·         Ability to plan, prioritize and work to strict deadlines.
·         Proactive approach and an adaptable manner with strong project management skills and an ability to drive performance
·         Excellent leadership skills to mentor a team and ensure effective professional development of a team
·         Strong organisation and communication skills and confidence to operate at a senior level with regular interaction at board level

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·         Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience in a medium or large organisation.
·         Accountancy qualification essential (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)
·         The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years ‘post qualification experience in a medium or large organisation
·         Experience preferably in the construction area.
·         Experience with Sage, Collsoft an advantage
·         IT proficiency is essential