Financial Controller – Automotive – Dublin West

Job Overview.

Experience: 5-7 YearsSector: Industry Accounting

My client is a long established business in the automotive industry who, due to growth and expansion, is looking to appoint a new Financial Controller to the Dublin team.

This is a newly created role and will include managing daily accounting operations, overseeing financial reporting to manufacturers and management, ensuring compliance with internal policies & external regulations and overseeing all budgeting & forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly financial statements, analyse results, and highlight trends and deviations to management.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

Assist in creating and managing dealership budgets and forecasts and analyse financial performance against these goals.

• Cash Management:

Maintain an effective cash management system and forecast cash needs to ensure the business has adequate funds.

• Internal Controls:

Establish and manage internal financial controls and policies to safeguard assets, ensure accountability, and mitigate risks.

• Team Leadership:

Oversee the accounting office staff, provide coaching, mentoring, and career development to attract, retain, and develop the team.

• Operational Support:

Provide financial reports and analysis to department managers to help them understand their performance and develop action plans for improvement.

• Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all financial activities comply with dealership accounting processes, policies, and relevant financial laws and regulations.

• Auditing:

Coordinate with external auditors and assist with internal audits and the preparation of required financial documentation.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
• Prior experience in the Motor industry essential
• A strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to drive operational excellence and financial growth.
• Expertise in general ledger, financial statement preparation, and month-end closing procedures
• Exceptional ability to interpret financial data, identify issues, and provide actionable insights.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team, and strong written and oral communication skills to liaise with management and staff.
• A high level of organization and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial matters.
• Competence in various financial management software and systems used by dealerships. Experience in CDK/Autoline a major advantage.

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