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Our company is a recognised leader in our field, driven by innovation and offering excellent opportunities for growth within our dynamic organisation.

We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to set and implement the finance strategy, support operationally, and lead finance teams across the business.

As Finance Director, you will contribute significantly to the wider business strategy to drive growth and maximise profitability. Work closely with senior leadership, you will offer expertise to support current and future financial requirements of the business, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and corporate governance standards.

Leading finance teams across the business, you will ensure finance teams are high-performing and adaptable to business needs. You will be responsible for ensuring all financial management (including tax, audits, currency management, budgets and forecasts) is delivered effectively and in line with all statutory and business requirements.

Drawing on your financial expertise, you will identify areas for financial improvement across all areas of the business, including analysing and rolling out systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive the future of a fast-growing organisation.

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the Finance Director role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

• Leadership and management of the finance team to ensure efficient, timely and accurate administration of all financial activities
• Oversee all financial operations including cash flow management, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly variance analyses and monthly reporting
• Provide financial support, advice and partnership to senior managers across the organisation
• Ensure that financial regulations, policies, and procedures are regularly reviewed, in line with best practice, and subsequently monitored for compliance
• Provide financial support, advice and partnership to senior managers across the organisation
• Develop, implement and maintain strong financial systems and controls across the business
• Lead on monitoring and delivery of the strategic financial plans
• Preparation and review of statutory returns to appropriate bodies
• Manage and support the development of a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

• Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA)
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance roles. 
• Proven expertise in profit and loss management. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting
• Understanding of financial controls and processes
• Experience of Financial forecasting and planning
• Experience managing teams
• Good working knowledge of an ERP system (SAP preferable).

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritise the most important ones. 

Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organisation. Emphasise hard skills and qualifications, including education, qualification, and relevant work experience. 

You can also split this section into ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’.

Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

• Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus
• Car allowance (€X annually)
• Competitive Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to X%
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (X times salary)
• X days' holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits scheme, with perks to choose from (including retail discounts, season ticket loans, Cycle To Work Scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers.

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