Financial Controller

DESCRIPTION We're looking for a Financial Controller to work alongside and assist our CFO in establishing the finance department and the financial practices and processes for this rapidly growing ambitious early stage organisation. The successful candidate will be based in our office in Galway What's important: • Ability to work in a fast changing, rapidly growing organisation with the ability to adapt their approach as needed. • Self-starter, able to operate under minimal supervision • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely The day to day: • Creation and preparation of monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, financial forecasts and other reports required to support the group business plan and to provide insightful, commercially focused commentary on group performance against the business plan. • Preparation, maintenance and prompt reporting of monthly and quarterly information requirements for shareholders and banks • Management of all finance functions within the business to include cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset registers, taxes, etc. • Finance Project lead on ERP implementation. • To be a flexible team member by sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to deliver process efficiencies, improve quality of work and create appropriate best-in-class processes and procedures. • Working closely with and supporting group management by providing financial and analytical support for on-going business initiatives and taking the lead on specific initiatives, responsibilities and ad-hoc projects as required. • Provide management and leadership within the business to ensure the required standards are consistently achieved. Ensuring appropriate best practice is adhered to in all financial processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, accounting standards and filing requirements. • Maintain strong working relationships with investors, banks, auditors, internal customers and colleagues ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Candidates should have a relevant Degree or equivalent and an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with approximately 5 years PQE DESIRED CRITERIA • Self-Starter - Ability to work on own initiative; proactive • Business and performance focused • Highly analytical and ability to demonstrate strong commercial acumen. • Ability to multi-task - capable of prioritising work in the context of rapid, sometimes repeated revisions to priorities • Self-sufficient and strategic in organising how to tackle new challenges / projects. • Systematic and orderly - ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets. • Strikes appropriate balance - analysis: action • Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness of proofreading, and numerical excellence • Friendly;,collaborative in work style and a team player • Highly flexible and energetic in approach with a positive “Can-do” attitude. • Excellent written and oral communication skills