Senior Accountant – Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments seeks a qualified Senior Accountant to join a dynamic team in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of the finance function, overseeing all financial processes while contributing to the business's overall growth and financial health. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, supply chain financial management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant.
• Experience in a high-growth business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports.
• Spearhead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Evaluate and manage financial risks related to product prices and supply chains.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Costing Analysis

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Reports to: Director

Our client is seeking a qualified, experienced Senior Accountant to join their small, dynamic team based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial processes, while contributing to the business's growth and financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to optimise operational efficiency.
• Budgeting, Scenario Planning & Forecasting: Spearhead budgeting, scenario planning, and forecasting processes. Collaborate with various departments to support business planning and decision-making.
• Supply Chain Financial Management: Offer financial insights to optimise the end-to-end supply chain. Analyse the financial repercussions of supply chain inefficiencies.
• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to financial regulations. Facilitate and manage external audits.
• Costing & Margin Analysis: Regularly evaluate costs and product pricing to ensure competitive margins.
• Financial Risk Management: Evaluate and manage financial risks related to product prices, supply chain disruptions, or currency fluctuations. Implement hedging strategies where necessary.
• Additional Experience:
  • Promotion & Sales Performance Monitoring: Evaluate marketing promotions' profitability and ROI. Support sales and marketing teams in developing promotional budgets and forecasts.
  • New Product Development (NPD) Financial Analysis: Provide financial guidance during the NPD process and conduct post-launch reviews.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Engage with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, liaise with external investors, stakeholders, and suppliers, and lead and mentor finance staff.
  • Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Financial Strategies: Develop financial strategies for DTC initiatives, considering logistics, pricing, and customer acquisition costs. Analyse the financial implications of DTC strategies and digital sales channels.

The Person

• Professional Certification: A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management. Proven experience as a Senior Accountant. Experience in a high-growth business is desirable. Software proficiency and experience in process streamlining & automation.

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