The Role

Senior Accountant
Location: Mullingar
Permanent
Salary:€60,000 +
Reports to: DirectorOur client is seeking a qualified, experienced Senior Accountant to join their small, dynamic team based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial processes, while contributing to the business's growth and financial health.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:
● Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
● Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to optimise operational efficiency.
Budgeting, Scenario Planning & Forecasting:
● Spearhead budgeting, scenario planning and forecasting processes.
● Collaborate with various departments to support business planning and decision-making processes.
Supply Chain Financial Management:
● Offer financial insights to optimise the end-to-end supply chain.
● Analyse the financial repercussions of supply chain inefficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing:
● Ensure adherence to financial regulations specific.
● Facilitate and manage external auditing processes.
Costing & Margin Analysis:
● Regularly evaluate costs and product pricing, ensuring competitive margins.
Financial Risk Management:
● Evaluate and manage financial risks associated with product prices, supply chain
disruptions, or currency fluctuations.
● Implement hedging strategies where necessary.
Additional Experience
● Promotion & Sales Performance Monitoring:
• Evaluate marketing promotions' profitability and ROI.
• Support sales and marketing teams in developing promotional budgets and forecasts.
New Product Development (NPD) Financial Analysis:
● Offer financial guidance during the NPD process and conduct post-launch reviews.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
● Engage with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and guidance.
● Liaise with external investors, stakeholders and suppliers.
● Lead and mentor finance and accounting direct reports.
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Financial Strategies:
● Develop financial strategies for DTC initiatives, considering logistics, pricing, and
customer acquisition costs.
● Analyse the financial implications of DTC strategies and digital sales channels.

The Person

Professional Certification:
A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Experience:
● Post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management.
● Proven experience as a Senior Accountsnt . Experience in a high-growth business is desirable.
● Software Proficiency.
● Experience in process streamline & automation.