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Group Financial Controller
- Posted 16 November 2020
- Salary€85000.00 - €100000.00 per annum
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineFinancial Leaders & Commercial Executives, Corporate and Professional Services
- ReferenceBBBH28154_1605540584
- ContactClair Schindler
Job description
Our client, a well-known, growing, and dynamic educational institution are seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their organisation on a permanent basis. Managing a team of 4 with a focus on delivery of month/quarter/year end reporting. Presenting and explanation of results to the board. Negotiation of contracts and project management of operational development programmes will also be a focus.
The Role
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Managing the Finance team to include coordination and delivery of internal and external financial reporting requirements and supporting the team with technical knowledge and know-how.
- Preparing and analysing financial statements across the business and associated companies.
- Preparing financial forecasts for the group.
- Preparation of board trading updates and commentary papers.
- Audit management.
- Group tax affairs both national and international, including monitoring and enhancing tax compliance controls, structures, and processes.
- Ensuring financial controls are effective.
- Identifying projects across the Finance division, predominately working towards streamlining business processes and maintaining the control framework.
- Managing the treasury function.
- Presenting to various management groups and Board of Directors of subsidiary companies.
- Liaising as required with outside agencies including HSE, External Auditors, Dept of Education etc.
The Person
To be considered, you will:
- Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualified accountant with a minimum of 7 years PQE.
- This is a hands-on accounting role, and you will be required to get involved in all elements of financial control related to the organisation.
- Have experience in the Education industry - preferably with knowledge of dealing with the Dept. of Education & the HSE.
- Possess a clear track record of effectively managing a team.
- Have exceptional technical accounting knowledge.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce insightful reports and present same.
- Possess a strong track record of implementing change through technology to achieve continuous improvement.
Salary: €80,000 - €100,000 + benefits, depending on experience.
To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Clair Schindler on 0862150442 for a confidential discussion.
