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Financial Controller - Retail
\nSalary Package: €70,000 to €75,000
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About Our Client

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Our Client is an established business group with multiple operating entities. The organisation operates in a commercially active environment where accurate financial reporting, effective controls and sound financial judgement are essential to supporting management decisions and maintaining operational efficiency.
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\nRole Overview
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\nHeroix is collaborating with our Client to recruit a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will take responsibility for financial accounting and group financial reporting, while leading and developing the finance team. This role combines oversight of the finance function with direct involvement in accounting activities, requiring a thorough approach, sound judgement and the ability to translate financial information into clear insight for senior management.
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\nKey Responsibilities

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Financial Accounting: Oversee financial accounting activities, ensuring that records are accurate, accounting treatments are consistent and supporting documentation is complete.
Financial Close: Manage monthly and annual closing procedures, reviewing reconciliations, accounting adjustments and supporting schedules to ensure timely and reliable financial information.
Group Financial Reporting: Prepare and review group financial reports, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting across entities.
Annual Financial Statements: Prepare annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Oversee corporate tax, VAT and other applicable statutory obligations, coordinating with external advisers where specialist expertise is required.
Audits: Coordinate and manage audit processes, liaising with external auditors, preparing supporting documentation and ensuring that audit requirements are addressed effectively.
Team Leadership: Guide the finance team, establish clear responsibilities and priorities, review work and maintain consistent standards across accounting and reporting activities.
Team Development: Support team members through practical guidance, constructive feedback and opportunities to strengthen their technical knowledge and working practices.
Financial Controls: Maintain effective internal controls, approval procedures and financial documentation, identifying weaknesses and following through on corrective action.
Reporting Quality: Review financial information for accuracy, completeness and consistency, investigating discrepancies and ensuring that balances are properly supported.
Business Partnership: Work closely with senior management and colleagues to explain financial matters and provide dependable information for business decisions.
Process Improvement: Review accounting processes, reporting routines and the use of financial systems to improve accuracy, efficiency and accountability.

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Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

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Education: A fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent recognised professional qualification).
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting, including responsibility for closing processes and preparing financial information.
Group Reporting Experience: Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing group financial reports, with a strong understanding of intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and adjustments.
Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing and developing a finance team, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for the quality and timeliness of their work.
Technical Accounting: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, with the judgement to assess accounting treatments and resolve discrepancies.
Financial Reporting: The ability to prepare accurate financial information and explain results clearly, highlighting significant movements and matters requiring attention.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

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What's on Offer

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Leadership Responsibility: A position combining substantial financial accounting and group financial reporting responsibilities with the leadership of a finance team.
Professional Scope: The opportunity to apply technical expertise across accounting, reporting and financial controls while working closely with senior management.
Professional Development: Scope to develop your leadership experience through supporting colleagues, improving working practices and strengthening the quality of financial information.

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What Heroix Offers

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Confidentiality and Discretion: Your job search will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
CV Review: Receive candid and constructive feedback to enhance your CV.
Interview Planning: Get personalised preparation sessions prior to your interviews.
Cultural Fit Assessment: Understand the Company’s culture to determine whether it offers the right environment for you.
Long Term: Gain valuable insight into the role and the Business to support a stable, long-term career move.
Exclusive Opportunities: Access a broader range of employment opportunities.
Personalised Candidate Profile: Stand out through a detailed profile highlighting your strengths, experience and abilities.
Ongoing Support and Guidance: Benefit from continuous assistance throughout your job search.
Networking Opportunities: Leverage our extensive network of industry contacts to access exclusive positions.
Time Efficiency: Save time and effort through our streamlined and effective recruitment strategies.
Tailored Job Matching: Find the right fit through customised job matching based on your experience, skills and career objectives.
Feedback Loop: Remain informed and engaged through regular updates and feedback regarding your application.

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