My Kildare-based client is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role provides financial analysis, guidance, and assurance to management teams. You will assess new initiatives, drive efficiencies, and support strategic growth. Strong stakeholder engagement and broad financial expertise are essential.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
• 3 – 5 years post qualification experience in a finance role, with previous finance business partner experience advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong systems skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience of SUN accounting package would be preferable but not essential.
• Strong communicator with the ability to act as a liaison between Finance and the business.
• Advanced financial modelling, numerical and analysis skills.
• First-class problem-solving skills who will get to the heart of the matter.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the business while ascertaining the key impact/detail behind the issue/request.

• Collaborate with senior management to drive business performance and ensure sound financial decision-making.
• Provide objective financial insights to influence future business strategies.
• Identify cost efficiencies, allocate resources effectively, and maintain a value-for-money approach.
• Analyse financial risks, high-impact issues, and opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct cost benchmarking, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Lead financial planning processes, including forecasts, budgets, and multi-year strategic plans.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, KPI tracking, and P&L analysis for leadership review.
• Manage the annual budget process, ensuring accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and commercial alignment.
• Support capital expenditure planning and grant applications.
• Handle balance sheet reporting, audit preparations, statutory disclosures, and tax compliance.
• Utilise financial systems, including SUN and ticketing applications, to optimise reporting and analysis.
• Champion continuous improvement, process enhancements, and finance system upgrades.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to support strategic and financial objectives.