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Salary banding: €XX,XXX - €XX, XXX

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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 a talented Financial Controller to take the day-to-day lead of all financial control activities across the business.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for identifying and driving process improvements across the finance function, developing financial strategies, optimising financial performance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

To effectively support our long-term business goals, you will ensure strong and efficient financial controls and processes are in place. You will work closely with senior management to provide analysis and deliver insights that link financial information to business strategies.

In this role, you have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement within the finance function by identifying areas for improvement and implementing change.

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

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of monthly and quarterly reporting with analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, leading the annual statutory accounts process and management of annual audit
• Oversee accounting, ensuring the business is compliant with all tax and other financial legislation
• Ensure all HMRC submissions are delivered timely and accurately including preparation, review and submission of VAT returns
• Oversee all balance sheet control and reconciliation, identifying and managing financial risks including credit risk, market risk and operational risks
• Maintain and implement strong financial systems and controls across the business
• Manage the company’s cash flow, forecasting and monitoring cash flow requirements to ensure sufficient liquidity and timely payment of debts
• Support the development of a high performing team

Job overview: 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.

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified (or equivalent)
• Track record of improving, implementing and maintaining strong financial controls and processes
• Excellent system skills, especially in reporting tools
• Experience of financial forecasting and planning
• Experience driving change within finance functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset 
• Experience supporting the development of junior team members
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting
• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills

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.

Being specific about benefits can attract more candidates and set your job advert apart from others. Highlight benefits that contribute to employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

This is also a good place to highlight your company values, opportunities for professional and any workplace credentials/awards that will showcase your Employee Value Proposition.