Our client is a Financial Services Company with presence in Ireland and the UK. They are looking to recruit a Financial Controller. The role is fully remote requiring an initial 1-2 days in the office. It is full time (although they would consider a candidate looking for a 4 day week).
As a crucial member of our client’s leadership team, you will be at the forefront of shaping the financial success of a small but growing lending team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Directors.
- Develop and manage robust internal revenue control systems.
- Spearhead budgeting and forecasting activities, preparing forecasts and budgets for each business department and monitoring performance.
- Conduct in-depth financial reporting, including margin analysis and KPI reporting.
- Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure accurate reporting of all revenue and costs, reconciling bank and cash accounts.
- Manage day-to-day finance operations, working closely with colleagues to achieve timely and accurate management and financial reporting.
- Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring correct coding to nominal codes, and handle supplier payments in accordance with financial policies.
- Take charge of managing information for relevant tax filings in Ireland and UK.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Accountancy qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven ability to work in a small team, taking a proactive leadership position.
- Confident, accurate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with XERO, SAGE and Excel.
- Experience of reporting of tax filing in Ireland and UK an advantage.
