Financial Controller

Financial Controller (Open to Public Competition) Bord na Móna is developing new sustainable businesses, that will deliver greater returns for its employees and the wider community. Eighty years ago, we committed ourselves to delivering a new industry for Ireland using our indigenous resources. We are now looking for you to help us deploy 21st Century technologies as our company fulfils its original mission as it delivers a new sustainable future. The Role: Our Finance Function currently wish to recruit a Financial Controller, on a permanent contract. This role will report to the Group Treasurer. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following: Manage finances for an 89 MW windfarm with a capital cost of circa €190 million. Lead the long term planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for two statutory companies. Actively participate in the management, development and deployment of business targets as a member of the senior management team. Lead the long term planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for two statutory companies. Participate in the development of the business strategy with added focus on agreeing and achieving long term targets. A project team has been established and this individual will initially be a key member of that team. Provide the business with accurate and timely financial information to drive informed decision making including performance assessment, financial analysis and business scenario simulations. Production of monthly management, interim and statutory accounts to strict timelines and provide detailed analysis of any variances against budget. Manage all the requirements including drawdown/reporting requirements associated with the senior Project Finance Debt Facilities agreement from the banks. Liaising with banks and all other parties in ensuring that all Covenants, Reserves, Bank Forecasts are all reported on and managed in an efficient and timely manner. Management of bond, DSR, Vat and working capital facilities. Setting up an accounts structure for 2 companies. Preparation of detailed management accounts. Working with a shared services centre to ensure that all accounts payable payments, bank accounts and online banking and preparation of VAT returns are managed in an efficient manner. Manage the annual audit process and ensuring that Insurance is in place. Reporting to the Board of the company on a monthly basis. Provide the business and banks with accurate and timely financial information to drive informed decision making including performance assessment, financial analysis and business scenario simulations. Production of monthly management, interim and statutory accounts to strict timelines and provide detailed analysis of any variances against budget. Carry out a detailed financial/risk analysis of other business opportunities for the Bord na Mona group that may arise and prepare reports on these opportunities. All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises. Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives. The Person: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes: Qualified Accountant; Treasury/Financial Controller/Corporate Finance experience is desirable; Minimum of eight (8) years post graduate experience; Knowledge of Key Business Processes; Knowledge of integrated ERP system (preferably Oracle), Microsoft Office, Excel. The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application. Visit http://www.bordnamona.ie/careers/application-process-at-bord-na-mona/ for more information. If you wish to be considered simply click the "Apply" tab on the job on or before  15th September 2017 Bord na Móna is an equal opportunities employer Apply Here