Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Office-based)

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: April 2026

A well-established and growing financial services organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to join its team on a 12-month fixed term basis. This is a fully office-based role in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, with a comprehensive handover and structured induction provided.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Analysis

• Prepare and distribute monthly commission breakdown statements
• Generate KPI performance reports at individual salesperson level
• Ensure commission accuracy; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct monthly commission clawback reviews and recommend retention strategies
• Respond to commission-related queries from the sales team
• Perform revenue analysis by product and provide actionable sales insights

Month-End Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Post journals and maintain supporting financial schedules
• Review payroll entries for accuracy
• Complete bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare month-end financial reports and present key findings to senior leadership
• Validate purchase entries for correct coding and classification

Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Manage rolling quarterly forecasts for P&L and cash flow across Group entities
• Authorise department payments and approve purchases
• Support strategic financial planning initiatives to drive business growth

Board & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare quarterly board-level finance reports
• Coordinate financial inputs from cross-functional teams to compile board packs
• Support senior management in the preparation and review of final board reports

Audit & Compliance

• Manage the annual statutory audit process
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and ensure policy compliance

Acquisitions & Financial Integration

• Assist with financial analysis and due diligence for acquisitions
• Support integration of acquired businesses into Group operations
• Align post-acquisition financial processes with Group standards

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Sales leadership and senior management to report on performance
• Prepare weekly sales summaries for management meetings
• Liaise with non-financial departments to support board reporting
• Act as a key finance contact across the organisation to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm is desirable
• 0–5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in financial services is advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Xero or similar accounting software
• Experience with BrightPay or equivalent payroll systems
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly analytical and commercially minded with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience with Power BI or Power Query is an advantage

Benefits

• Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday, 9:15am–5:15pm)
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in Service cover
  • Annual leave
  • Ongoing CPD
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development

Contact:

- Reach out to david.smyth@cpl.ie in confidence for more information.