Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Onsite - Permanent - Cork City

Are you a hungry, ambitious, and driven finance professional looking to take the next big step in your career? This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME business as a Finance Manager, working directly with the CFO on high-impact projects that shape the future of the company. This newly created role is a critical part of the finance team, introduced to support the business through its next phase of growth and development. For the right candidate, this role offers significant opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage core finance operations, ensuring effective financial management and the smooth execution of day-to-day financial activities.
• Develop and mentor team members to reach their full potential and maintain efficient and effective financial operations.
• Take ownership of the accurate and timely completion of month-end management accounts for one group subsidiary.
• Monitor financial performance by analysing results, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to key stakeholders, providing insights on financial performance and advising on strategic decisions to drive business growth.
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve financial processes to support a high-performance business environment.

Key Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA) with minimum 3 years PQE.
• Experience in a financial management role, ideally within a growing business environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and the use of financial management systems.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to connect financial insights to broader business strategies.
• Effective communicator, capable of building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• A role with real impact, offering the chance to shape the future of the finance function.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership, gaining exposure to strategic projects and high-level decision-making.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A supportive, high-performance work environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued.

If this opportunity interests you, please reach out to Caroline Bigger for a full spec or a confidential chat. 021-2 300 300.