Our client, a well-known, growing, and dynamic educational institution are seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their organisation.

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.
• Preparing financial forecasts for the group.
• Group tax affairs both national and international, including monitoring and enhancing tax compliance controls, structures, and processes.
• 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 minimum 7 years PQE.
• 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 depending on experience.

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Clair Schindler on 01-6321881 for a confidential discussion.