Finance Manager

I am currently working with a long term manufacturing client in Ennis who are currently looking to appoint a new Finance Manager to oversee their Finance Function. Reporting to the General Manager in Ennis and also the Financial Controller based in the USA, the Finance Manager will spearhead the Finance function and will also manage a team of 3 others. This role is based fully on site in Ennis. Please see below some of the responsibilities and some requirements in order to be successful in this process. THE ROLE: * Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes. * Preparation of Monthly Variance, P&L and Balance Sheet for Group consolidation, and internal commercial reporting purposes. * Cash management and treasury duties, liaising and engaging with Group Treasury function and external banks. * Ensuring compliance with all accounting, tax and legal requirements. * Developing and improving systems and controls on an on-going basis. * Leading and developing the finance team. * Provides financial leadership and financial support to various company functions, teams and departments * Monitors actual and forecasted cost and revenues (on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis). * Communicates and provides direction to Business Managers about financial trends and their business implications. * Provides decision support to various stakeholders (operations, site, project teams, functions). * Preparation and delivery of annual budget and forecasts * Support Financial Awareness and CI/LIFE Initiatives across the site. * Any other ad hoc duties as required by the business REQUIREMENTS: * Fully Qualified Accountant ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc * 8+ years senior experience as a Finance Manager or similar * Manufacturing environments is highly deisrable. * Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with senior management / stakeholders. Confident in interfacing with and challenging senior personnel. * Must be technically astute with hands on experience gained in a dynamic business environment. Please call Conor Kingston today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specializes in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and Agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent Skills: Finance Manager