Head of Finance / Financial Controller

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  • Castlebar, Co Mayo Ballina, Co Mayo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
County Mayo - commutable from Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris, Swinford, Foxford, and Belmullet.An experienced and commercially focused Head of Finance / Financial Controller is now sought to join the senior management team and lead the finance function across a multi-department operation.The RoleThe Head of Finance / Financial Controller will have full responsibility for the financial management, control, and reporting of the business, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance across all areas of the operation.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate management and statutory reporting
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, rolling forecasts, and detailed variance analysis
  • Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure best practice
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal policies, and statutory obligations
  • Manage cash flow, working capital, balance sheet reconciliations, and banking relationships
  • Oversee fixed assets, capital expenditure controls, and investment reporting
  • Drive cost control, margin analysis, and profitability across all departments
  • Conduct internal audits, payroll reviews, stock controls, and process compliance checks
  • Oversee payroll, revenue controls, and cash handling procedures
  • Manage tax submissions and statutory filings, liaising with Revenue, auditors, and external advisors
  • Ensure appropriate banking, insurance, and licensing arrangements are in place
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
  • Provide regular financial performance reports, KPIs, and payroll analysis to senior management
Payroll & HR Administration Responsibilities
  • Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
  • Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements
  • Ensure all new starters, leavers, promotions, transfers, and salary changes are recorded correctly
  • Support employee benefit schemes including TaxSaver, Bike to Work, and PRSA auto-enrolment
  • Assist employees with payroll, Revenue, and payslip queries
  • Review statutory and company sick pay entitlements
  • Prepare and upload new starter and employee change files
  • Manage time and attendance systems, including training managers on system usage
  • Liaise with department heads to ensure compliance with working time, leave, and sick leave legislation
  • Produce monthly HR and payroll reports (new hires, turnover, absence, etc.)
  • Coordinate gratuity calculations and payments in line with company policy
  • Support internal investigations, including minute and note-taking when required
The Ideal Candidate
  • Qualified accountant with 4+ years' post-qualification experience
  • Previous experience in a hotel, hospitality, or leisure environment is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and internal audit processes
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Commercially minded with strong analytical and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with operational teams
  • Payroll, HR, and SAGE experience is an advantage
  • Experience with hotel accounting systems and PMS systems is beneficial
  • Must have the right to work full-time in Ireland or the EU
How to ApplyFor more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sylvester at Arcon Recruitment on 094 902 9944 /Apply Full nameEmail addressMessageUpload CVChoose File Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 32 MB.You can apply to this job and others using your online resume. Click the link below to submit your online resume and email your application to this employer.PermanentApply Full nameEmail addressMessageUpload CVChoose File Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 32 MB.You can apply to this job and others using your online resume. Click the link below to submit your online resume and email your application to this employer.Share this JobSign up for job alertsEmail address *By submitting your details you agree to ourCreate alertRelated Jobs
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