Finance Manager New

FINANCE MANAGER

The role includes leadership of up to 10 direct and indirect reports both locally in Galway and across Europe. The successful candidate will report to a Finance Director, working closely with in-country Financial Controllers across Europe. This is a permanent job, based in Galway City, 3 days per week in the office, with an attractive salary, bonus and benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all EMEA revenue operations including recording, review, and reconciliation of more than €400 million in annual sales orders, ensuring compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Manage revenue recognition, deferred revenue, VAT, and GAAP/IFRS accuracy and integrity across the region.
• Perform analysis, investigation, and reporting to support EMEA financial performance.
• Lead and develop the EMEA Revenue and Controls (RAC) team, implementing structured training, coaching, and career development programs.
• Assess team performance using data-driven measurement to ensure productivity, accuracy, and efficiency across the organisation.
• Manage within a matrix structure, aligning priorities with Country Controllers, Sales Leaders, and Finance Managers across EMEA.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, Financial Systems, and global RAC teams to streamline workflows and drive continuous process improvement.
• Support global and regional process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving cycle times.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports including balance sheets, contribution margin, cash, and accounts receivable.
• Develop expertise in the organisation’s financial systems, licensing structures, pricing models, account hierarchy, and commissions framework.
• Work with the Financial Systems team to identify inefficiencies, propose workflow enhancements, and support testing and training for system updates.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, including GDPR and data protection requirements, safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audit requests and ensure full audit readiness across all EMEA revenue processes.
• Lead financial and operational analysis of the indirect channel, working with senior management to evaluate distributor and reseller performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Accountant, Big 4 trained - Essential
• Minimum of two years’ of people management, including hiring, coaching, performance management and delegating tasks - Essential
• Experience within a high-tech or software industry environment - Desired
• Strong ERP experience including GL and CRM systems exposure.
• Knowledge of sales administration, sales operations processes, and revenue workflows - Desired, not essential.
• Experience using analytical tools, reporting tools, and data mining techniques.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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