Finance Manager 4-Day Week

Finance Manager – 4-Day Week - Galway City – Hybrid

My client, an international logistics group, operating in a regulated, asset-intensive environment, seeks to hire a new Finance Manager on a 4-day week, to own the end-to-end Irish finance function, ensuring statutory compliance, audit delivery, cash control, and clear commercial insight for local leadership and corporate stakeholders. This is a permanent role, based in Galway City (East), working 4-days per week, 2 of those in the office.

Responsibilities

·       Own end-to-end financial management for the Irish entity, ensuring full statutory and corporate compliance.

·       Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis within agreed timelines.

·       Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, providing clear financial insight to senior stakeholders.

·       Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.

·       Oversee accounts payable, receivable, expense management, and intercompany transactions.

·       Manage audit processes end-to-end, including preparation of schedules, issue resolution, and deadline control.

·       Ensure timely completion of VAT, PRSI, and statutory financial returns.

·       Control capital expenditure and project spend within agreed authorisation limits.

·       Manage banking relationships, cash movements, and foreign currency transactions to optimise value.

·       Provide clear financial commentary to non-finance stakeholders to support operational decision-making.

·       Act as a core member of the local management team, contributing to commercial and strategic discussions.

Requirements

·       Qualified accountant with experience operating at Finance Manager or equivalent level.

·       Strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management.

·       Proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

·       Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.

·       High level of proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel.

·       Demonstrated ability to interpret financial data into clear commercial insight.

·       Experience managing and developing at least one direct report.

·       Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, auditors, banks, and corporate finance teams.

·       Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and risk management.

·       Comfortable operating with international reporting lines and corporate deadlines.

·       High standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

For more information, please contact peter.casey@cpl.ie

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