Head of Finance & IT - Manufacturing

Recruiter
HRM Recruitment Limited
Location
Dublin
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
21 Sep 2020
Closes
26 Sep 2020
Ref
11134_a69bed05f1fe5f2372d3afa5c263a375
Job role
Head of finance
Sector
IT/Telecoms, Manufacturing/engineering
Experience level
Director
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

  • Management of a team of 4.
  • Overseeing the completion of all periodic financial accounting, management reporting and payroll requirements.
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining good systems and processes for reporting and control.
  • Development of dashboards, metrics and reports that provide analysis and insight to enable better financial planning and decision making by the Board of Directors.
  • Devise annual and monthly departmental budgets produce forecasts based on historical information and future projections and measures on variances and targets. Works closely with heads of divisions on initiatives to manage variances.
  • Continuously evaluates and reviews spending within the organisation for opportunities for improvement. Proactively work with budget holders to identify areas of cost improvement within the operation and developing and delivering a programme of cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to deliver bottom line improvements.
  • Review and evaluate any business continuity risk and take relevant action to eliminate or mitigate such risks. Key contributor on legal and regulatory compliance agenda.
  • Leads and manages direct reports, ensuring they have the relevant skills, capabilities, tools, and support to perform their duties.
  • Develops and manages robust systems and processes to ensure that all capital investment has a business case, clear return on investment and cost/benefit analysis, clear approvals are obtained, and tracking realisation is happening. You will also manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of appropriately.
  • Take appropriate measures to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of financial information.
  • Develops and supports the implementation of an IT strategy that supports business continuity and resource enablement. Provides support and direction to the IT team.
  • Provides strong financial leadership and discipline in the development of business strategy.
  • Conducts evaluation, modelling and analysis of commercial initiatives and provides the business decision makers with insight and direction on key business decisions. Identified funding opportunities and makes compelling proposals to relevant bodies to secure these.


  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 7 years post qualified experience.
  • Experience working in the SME sector in the past (turnover of Million).
  • Experience from the Manufacturing industry with Lean Six Sigma structures.
  • Irish GAAP & IFRS working knowledge.
  • Proven financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting experience.
  • Production and reporting of management accounts.
  • Cost accounting and profitability improvement experience.
  • Proven ability to provide support, guidance and training to financial and non-financial managers and colleagues.
  • Proven ability and experience of managing and supervising a team.
  • Excellent influencing skills.
  • Growth mindset.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and self-