Due to business expansion, we are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a multinational aviation client based in Shannon, Co. Clare. In the role, you will be responsible for managing the finance and accounting functions across all group locations.
Ideal candidates are highly motivated, committed individual with excellent people management skills who will thrive in a detail orientated fast paced environment.
THE ROLE:
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Representing the finance department at weekly management meetings.
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Managing the working capital and overseeing the treasury function and driving the annual budgeting process.
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Responsibility for the month end financial close process for all group entities, including ensuring all month end related entries are documented correctly, balance sheets are reviewed and the results signed off.
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Manage AP & AR teams, ensuring performance planning, coaching & mentoring, along with performance reviews are supported
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Liaising with the business unit managers to update the rolling forecasts, identify operational improvement and overseeing the completion of the annul audit.
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Acting as key stakeholder in reviewing and integrating strategic acquisitions.
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FP&A for products and customers including profitability analysis and KPI reporting
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Financial & Internal Controls review and management, ensuring effective & robust policies, procedures & controls are in place
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Ad hoc project engagement
THE SKILLS:
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Professional Accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.) with +5 years industry experience.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills; (verbal, written and presentations).
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Must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and understand key variables to minimize risk.
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Proven aptitude for process improvement / process re-engineering.
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Self - starter with a high level of diligence and the ability to work on own initiative and in conjunction with other key process leaders.
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Goal oriented results driven with a strong desire to see tasks through to completion. Realistic and pragmatic approach to objectives.
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Demonstrated capability to solicit, influence and secure cross-functional and cross-regional senior management support.
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Ability to interact comfortably and effectively at all levels within the organization including Operations & Finance Executive Management Team
