Financial Controller

Role Overview

Join Meath Business Podcast as a Financial Controller, based in Kildare, Ireland, in a full-time, onsite position. This role involves managing the company's financial performance alongside the CFO and leading the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CFO to oversee financial results across the company.
• Lead recruitment, training, development, and performance management of the accounting team.
• Supervise monthly management accounts preparation for various regions within set deadlines, providing insightful financial commentary.
• Offer financial guidance and updates to Divisional Heads and Regional Directors.
• Assist in drafting annual regional budgets.
• Guarantee adherence to internal financial controls within each region.
• Implement or propose effective procedures supporting operational, commercial, and financial objectives.
• Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure financial accounts, tax requirements, and payroll are completed timely.
• Engage in and lead process improvement initiatives across departments and divisions.
• Drive enhancements in accounting processes to enable timely information flow supporting business growth.
• Collaborate with the CFO to compile and coordinate board reports from each region for director-level review.
• Provide analysis on monthly financial reporting to inform divisional and regional leaders of variances against budgets.
• Deliver regular updates on key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting and tax laws.
• Continuously challenge existing methods to enhance results.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with at least five years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Clear and concise communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in adapting to new systems.
• Experience auditing and improving processes for better efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of current accounting standards and best practices.
• Essential experience with Sage accounting software.