Business Control Accountant

Business Control Accountant

Our client, a large international organisation, is looking for a Business Control Accountant to join their Dublin-based team and play a key role in the leadership, performance and planning of a significant part of the business.
The successful candidate will thrive in a challenging and fast based environment and demonstrate excellent financial and commercial judgement particularly around the delivery of large improvement initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Closely support the business as the key finance partner
• Understand, analyse and influence the business model, business drivers and financial performance
• Liaise effectively between the business management and Accounting and Reporting teams
• Support the business in the monthly review process, budgeting and forecasting
• Develop and produce insightful reports and analysis - including productivity, cost reduction and efficiency initiatives where appropriate.
• Creation of the cash forecast and involved in the production of the annual budget and long-term strategic plan
• Ensure the financial impact of investment proposals and business cases are presented effectively
• Prepare financial models to reflect changing priorities and initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships across all internal departments and stakeholders
• Conduct ad hoc projects, reviews and investigations

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
• Relevant third level degree (accounting, business or finance preferred) 1+ PQE
• Experience with big ticket clients and high value assets
• Highly commercial and entrepreneurial outlook and desire to work in industry
• Advanced financial modelling and Microsoft Excel skills essential
• Strong analytical skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (fluent in English- written and oral)

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a career within a high profile international organisation within a challenging and growing sector.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.