Finance Head

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD IRELAND This is a key senior role that will carry out the daily tasks of the finance function and ensure all finance obligations are met. The successful candidate can expect a dynamic and varied role with direct exposure to the Chief Executive, Directors and the Board. This role will report to the Finance Director. To provide, leadership, management and oversight of the finance function and ensure all its regulatory, internal and external reporting obligations are met. To be a value added partner to the business and provide financial and analytical support on the business to the Directors and CEO. The responsibilities and authority stated below are subject at all times to company policy. Control of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages for submission to Parent, European HQ and Ultimate parent. (Japan) Ownership of monthly management reports, with a focus on ensuring underlying drivers of movements in financial KPIs are understood and communicated to all stakeholders. Set, monitor and report on the annual budget and manage the quarterly forecast process. Preparation of annual statutory reports and accounts in accordance with IFRS. Management of external audit process and key contact with external auditor. Responsible for the management of all taxes and liaising with revenue and external tax advisors. Treasury operations – Ensure ongoing monitoring of cashflow and liquidity requirements, management of all debt obligations and debt maturities, key contact for monthly ALCO meetings, monitor and review of banking arrangements. Prepare pricing for all pricing campaigns / analyse pricing, margin yield on a monthly basis / prepare and present reports for monthly pricing committee meetings Support all Committees & Meetings with preparation of tables, slides, packs as required for Finance Director. Oversee the Accounts Payable/Receivable/Payroll Operation function. Recommend and control changes and enhancements to the general ledger. Develop and improve internal controls within the Finance division. Monitor/manage Finance related projects and Finance inclusion in Companywide projects. Performing other ad-hoc investigations, financial analyses and special projects as Directors and the Board may require from time to time Monitor and analyse overall credit risk including provisions in compliance with IFRS. Manage, lead, and coach Finance team members. Skills and Requirements: We are looking for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Finance Professional with a track record of managing all aspects of a finance function and improving the support that finance provides to a business. Experience working in a financial services regulated environment Strong quantitative and analytical competency Advanced Financial modelling and reporting expertise. Advanced knowledge of Excel Business analysis and decision-making support, including financial analyses and modelling Good working knowledge of SAP, Essbase. It is desirable to have banking experience but not essential. Subordinates Direct subordinates: Finance team of 2 accounting professionals

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