Overview
We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our clients company in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial function of the Group. He/she will provide commercial and strategic support to the team and will work closely with the MD and CEO in the ongoing development of the businesses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Budgeting, tax compliance & financial strategies, performance measurement, business
planning etc.
• Generate financial reporting to produce results and statements for all company entities,
financial forecasts, advise on significant issues and manage accounts.
• Manage operations to include transaction processing, contracts, margin analyses,
providing information to aid key strategic decision making and formulate business
strategies and management of team contributions.
• Manage accounts department including policies and procedures, finance staff,
intercompany transactions, payrolls, accounting controls, cash and working capital
management.
• Aim to optimise financial information systems and improve processes.
• Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.
• Will advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
• Will manage external relationships (Auditors, Banks, Insurance Brokers & Grant
Agencies)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants must be educated to degree level.
• Should have a suitable qualification with a number of years post-qualification
experience.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting a business commercially and strategically.
• Experience working within the engineering or construction sector an advantage.
• Familiarity of the function of the QS role an advantage.
• Must have excellent people and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience in leading a team and contributing to strategic direction and decision
making.
• Must have strong commercial sensibility with a deep understanding of the
business/industry. Must be solution focussed and innovative.
• Identify new trends and techniques in financial management and related technologies.
• Hands on and willingness to deal with routine Financial Controller duties as well as the
strategic aspects of the role