Hartley People
Job title:
Financial Controller
Company
Hartley People
Job description
Hartley People Recruitment are seeking a Financial Controller to join our clients finance team in Wicklow.Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Finance Director in overseeing financial performance and shaping the strategic direction of the finance function.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure accurate reconciliations and controls over nominal ledger accounts as part of month-end processes.
- Take full responsibility for managing payroll, supplier payments, and subcontractor finances across the group.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled finance team, driving performance and efficiency.
- Manage a team of four accounting professionals.
- Review and authorise payment files via online banking systems.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, taxation, and obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop annual budgets and oversee short- and long-term cash flow planning.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to validate cost estimates and pricing structures for projects.
- Prepare financial data and reports for external auditors as part of the annual audit process.
- Act as a key liaison with external advisors, including auditors, tax consultants, and global payroll specialists.
- Align financial planning with business objectives, improve financial systems, and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Monitor and drive departmental KPIs and monthly financial reporting.
Key Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
- Five years of experience in a comparable finance role.
- Experience working in a multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional environment
- Proven track record in leading and developing teams, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commercially astute, results-oriented, and proactive, with a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical standards.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to analyse complex financial data and translate it into meaningful insights.
- Strong management, supervisory, and communication abilities.
- Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach.
- Valid driver’s licence.
For immediate consideration, please contact rachel@hartleypeople.com or call the office on 051 – 878 813Hartley People Recruitment work to the highest ethical standards within our industry and we value the trust that you place in us when you send your CV. We can provide a full consultation in confidence and we guarantee that your CV will not be sent to any of our clients without your prior consent
Expected salary
Location
Wicklow
Job date
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:09:26 GMT
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