FINANCIAL REPORTING TEAM:

• High performing, world class Group Finance function responsible for the delivery of best-in-class financial reporting;
• Valued and respected by internal partners, the Board, and external investors;
• Overall responsibility for the preparation and management of the external SEC financial reporting cycles (Form 10-K and Quarterly Form 10-Qs), supporting CRH’s U.S. listing and the external IFRS financial reporting cycles (Annual Report), supporting CRH’s Irish & UK status;
• Drives the implementation and management of best practice financial reporting across the group (CRH was the Overall Winner of the 2022 Chartered Accountants Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards, in addition to winning the ‘Euronext Dublin (Large Cap > €1bn)’ Award category); and
• Acts as a key business partner for CRH’s c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries worldwide.

This position provides;

• Unrivalled exposure to executive and senior management and companies throughout the Group
• Opportunities to build a network of relationships across various Group functions as well as the wider Group
• Unique opportunities to develop project management and decision-making skill
• Offers an environment for continuous learning and development

We are seeking a dynamic leader with proven experience in team management and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team. The role requires exceptional organisational skills to oversee and manage quarterly workloads and deliverables, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, drive accountability, and foster collaboration to achieve team objectives.
The successful candidate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes underlying the production of financial information and the delivery of best-in-class external reporting for a global public company.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Strong financial accounting background essential, 5/7 years PQE – group consolidation experience is highly preferable and US SEC reporting experience would be advantageous;
• Accounting qualification with a good working knowledge of financial reporting processes; and
• Experience or an interest in financial reporting systems would be beneficial.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review of the Group’s US GAAP and IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements in a multinational multi-currency environment to strict external reporting deadlines;
• Prepare and review of the Form 10-K/Form 10-Qs in compliance with United States SEC reporting requirements; and the Annual/Interim IFRS Reports in compliance with Irish/UK reporting requirements
• Continuously strive to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in the external reporting processes;
• Prepare and review of Board and Audit Committee deliverables including annual and interim results, audit deliverables and regulatory developments;
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders including year-round interaction with the Group auditors and other external specialists;
• Support newly acquired businesses with the Group’s US external reporting requirements;
• Be involved in the development and implementation of financial reporting systems across the Group;
• Be Involved in a variety of ad-hoc projects including process improvement initiatives; and
• Manage the team to assist in the delivery of responsibilities and develop team members as required.

For this role you should be/have:

• Strong knowledge of US SEC and IFRS reporting requirements advantageous;
• Confidence to address and withstand challenges as they arise, while maintaining positive relationships
• Demonstrated track record of relevant management skills
• Focus on adding value to CRH by meeting customers’ needs and being flexible in doing so
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail at all time
• Ability to engage multiple stakeholders with varying objectives and build strong relationships