Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager (Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months)

Location: Onsite - Cork, Ireland

Our client is seeking an experienced finance manager for a 12 month fixed term contract.

• Lead Financial Close & Reporting
• Oversee full month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheets, P&L, and financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) cycles, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and cash application.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash positioning.
• Hands-On Accounting & Controls
• Be actively involved in day-to-day finance operations-journal entries, accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and control checks.
• Drive process improvements, ensuring robust controls and streamlined workflows between AP, AR, and general ledger.
• People Leadership & Subsidiary Oversight
• Supervise and mentor a small finance team and possibly a subsidiary's finance function, promoting accuracy, compliance, and professional development.
• Lead by example with a hands-on, supportive leadership style, ensuring the team delivers timely, high-quality outputs.
• Manufacturing Sector Expertise
• Apply prior experience from a manufacturing environment-understanding inventory accounting, cost allocations, overheads, and production variances.
• Translate manufacturing operations into clear financial insights, supporting strategic decisions and operational planning.
• Operational & Strategic Collaboration
• Prepare and present management accounts, reporting variances to key stakeholders swiftly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, payroll, and other business units to support broader financial objectives and business performance.

• Qualifications:
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Experience:
• Proven background in hands-on financial management, especially within manufacturing or similar operational sectors.
• Strong track record in month-end closing, AP/AR control, balance sheet reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.
• Demonstrable experience in managing or supporting finance functions in subsidiaries or multiple entities.