Finance & Accounting Manager

<p>As the <strong>Finance &amp; Accounting (F&amp;A) Manager</strong>, you will lead and manage transactional finance operations across multiple countries, with support from Shared Service Centres. Your responsibilities will include overseeing general ledger accounting, tax compliance, administrative functions (such as insurance, banking and corporate secretarial tasks), and financial control. You will report on group figures and provide essential support to FP&amp;A/Controlling teams for budget preparation and monthly reporting. You will manage local audits and external stakeholders in Ireland, including banks and tax experts, in liaison with group and regional functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute month-end closings, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of group figures for all entities within scope, in both local accounting and group reporting systems.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy of entries, manage differences between local accounting standards and IFRS, anticipate necessary accruals, and provide variance analysis against budgets and prior periods.</li><li>Prepare locally based budgets, manage cost accounting and oversee cost control processes.</li><li>Manage all tax obligations and statutory requirements with the support of external experts, ensuring compliance with both local regulations and group standards.</li><li>Collaborate closely with finance and accounting teams, offering insights, analysis and support. Serve as a key partner to the site manager.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for group and statutory audits, coordinating the audit process with internal teams and third-party experts.</li></ul>