Lead Financial Accountant

Barden has been engaged by a leading Irish business to identify a Lead Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad and visible role, responsible for the financial accounting, control, and compliance for a significant business unit.Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role will suit a technically strong finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and a passion for process improvement.The Lead Financial Accountant will have regular exposure to senior leaders, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation in a role that offers real variety, visibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact as part of a collaborative and progressive Finance team.For more details about this exciting opportunity, please reach out for a confidential discussion (caroline.frawley@barden.ie).ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead control and assurance reporting, supporting internal and external audit
• Own cashflow forecasting, including working capital and variance analysis
• Forecast and report capital expenditure and depreciation, working with business owners
• Prepare and submit quarterly tax returns and lead the quarterly VAT review
• Oversee intercompany balances and settlement across the group
• Manage the outsourced service provider, reviewing their work and driving improvements
• Support lease and insurance accounting, statutory accounts, and acquisition activity
• Drive transformation initiatives focused on standardisation, automation and best-practice processesABOUT THE PERSON
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail
• Organized and efficient with ability to prioritize workload and follow through on tasks
• Strong technical skills
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Proven ability to influence at all levels in the organization