Our client, a dynamic and growing company based in Waterford, is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join their team. As a key part of their expansion and development strategy, this role is crucial in overseeing the financial operations and contributing to the strategic and operational plans.
The Financial Controller will serve as the most senior role within the Finance function, leading a team of five and participating in the Senior Leadership Team. This full-time position requires a candidate who can manage day-to-day financial operations, lead the finance team, and engage significantly in the commercial and operational sides of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with company Directors to design and implement strategies that align with the company's vision.
- Manage the annual budget process in conjunction with Directors and Senior Management, and monitor performance against these budgets with monthly reforecasting.
- Provide weekly updates to Company Directors on financial matters and ongoing issues.
- Lead the finance team on technical accounting matters, providing guidance on high-level financial queries.
- Manage human resource activities within the Finance team, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and training.
- Conduct weekly and monthly management accounts, including Profit and Loss by Department, and comprehensive balance sheets.
- Negotiate pricing for new equipment and machinery essential for warehouse operations.
- Ensure compliance with GDP, Quality, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO45001, BRC, and GDP standards across all operations.
- Negotiate storage and service contract rates with potential clients, ensuring detailed rating structures for each account.
- Oversee and expand the existing customer base and handle customer queries and complaints as needed.
- Identify and lead cost-saving projects, aiming for significant financial savings for the organisation.
- Drive financial aspects of all strategic projects and planning initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent accountancy qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience, with a strong background in finance management within a similar industry.
- High proficiency in Sage, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills.
- Strong stakeholder management experience.
- Strategic and commercial awareness, highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and comfortable engaging with all levels of the organisation, especially senior management.
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