Senior Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley

  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Senior Finance Manager (Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months)
Location: Onsite - Cork, IrelandOur client is seeking an experienced finance manager for a 12 month fixed term contract.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Financial Close & Reporting
  • Oversee full month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheets, P&L, and financial statements.
  • Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) cycles, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and cash application.
  • Conduct regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash positioning.
  • Hands-On Accounting & Controls
  • Be actively involved in day-to-day finance operations-journal entries, accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and control checks.
  • Drive process improvements, ensuring robust controls and streamlined workflows between AP, AR, and general ledger.
  • People Leadership & Subsidiary Oversight
  • Supervise and mentor a small finance team and possibly a subsidiary's finance function, promoting accuracy, compliance, and professional development.
  • Lead by example with a hands-on, supportive leadership style, ensuring the team delivers timely, high-quality outputs.
  • Manufacturing Sector Expertise
  • Apply prior experience from a manufacturing environment-understanding inventory accounting, cost allocations, overheads, and production variances.
  • Translate manufacturing operations into clear financial insights, supporting strategic decisions and operational planning.
  • Operational & Strategic Collaboration
  • Prepare and present management accounts, reporting variances to key stakeholders swiftly.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, payroll, and other business units to support broader financial objectives and business performance.
Requirements
  • Qualifications:
  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  • Experience:
  • Proven background in hands-on financial management, especially within manufacturing or similar operational sectors.
  • Strong track record in month-end closing, AP/AR control, balance sheet reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing or supporting finance functions in subsidiaries or multiple entities.

Morgan McKinley

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