Group Financial Controller

Reporting to: CEO/Founder & Deputy Managing DirectorLocation: Holywood, N. IrelandAreas of business activity: UK, Ireland, Europe and USAClosing Date: Friday 14th June 2024 at 2pmWhat we’re all about:We are a globally active performance communications Group, using data, insight, strategy and creativity to solve commercial problems and deliver significant return on marketing investment.Our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner to each of our Clients. We are creatively restless, respectful, fearless, innovative, invested and always effective. Setting and smashing those targets we set ourselves has allowed our team to grow bigger than ever, so we need more people who will share in our goal of achieving spectacular results for every Client.As a fully integrated communications business, the Ardmore Group offers strategy, creative, design, digital, media planning and buying, and branding, as well as PR and event management through our sister company LK Communications, awarded PR Consultancy of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Pride Awards 2022, and eCommerce intelligence and performance marketing through our second sister company, Built For Growth Digital, awarded Best eCommerce Agency in the UK 2022 by the eCommerce Association.Globally connected, as shareholders in Worldwide Partners Inc., the Ardmore Group has direct access to global talent with localised insight. This enables us to create impactful campaigns delivered on local, national and international scales.More than that, we’re all about our people. Inside our offices, you’ll find a friendly and collaborative group of highly creative professionals all striving for the same goals: to create brilliant work and exceed expectations every step of the way.Interested in working alongside industry experts on some of the best known International, UK & Irish brands? Enjoy a flexible, collaborative and stimulating work environment? Ready to drive your career forward with an ever-growing, innovative company? Then this is the place for you!Who we’re looking for:As the Group Financial Controller, you will oversee the full accounting function for the Group businesses. You will be delivering insightful information to the owners and SMT to help the decision-making process. You will work with an operational team to manage different projects.You will provide the financial leadership and contribute proactively to the growth and development of the organisation’s activities, developing and managing the finance function in the exercise of financial control and the provision of financial advice and guidance to senior management in support of the overall business goals and objectives.What you’ll be doing:The position will deliver the management and reporting of business KPIs, with responsibility for developing financial plans, budgets, forecasts and analysis to ensure an efficient and cost-effective organisation. Providing strategic analysis supported by financial modelling, you will support key business decisions.You will be responsible for tax compliance and planning, as well as external statutory reporting, and ensuring compliance. You will manage the taxation requirements for the business.Main duties and responsibilities include:Lead in all areas of finance to support both the day to day running of the department and business goals and objectivesIdentifying and implementing opportunities for cost saving, revenue generation and improved cash flowsImplementation of continuous improvements across the finance function to gain operational efficienciesEnsuring compliance and reduction of risk for businessThe review, maintenance and development of financial policies and proceduresWorking with the operational team to produce and deliver projects on budgetProduction of the Budgeting, Forecasting and longer-term planningTaxationManage and support the finance functionAssisting in the management of personnel and general managerial duties where necessary.Making a sustainable positive contribution to the future success of the Company.Performing any other duties as may reasonably be required from time-to-time.Participating in training and development opportunities, staff performance appraisals and reviews as required.Complying with Data Protection Regulations with regard to safeguarding customers’ sensitive information at all times.Performing the role in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures.Adhering to and supporting all other company policies, procedures, processes and working practices, including adhering to best practice.The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the business. What you need:You will have excellent experience communicating with a Senior Management Team with the ability to influence the decision-making process.You will be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.Additional information:To apply: Email your CV along with your Monitoring Form to #####
2pm on Friday 14th June 2024.Shortlisting: only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted. The panel reserves the right to apply all or part of the desirable criteria at the shortlisting stage.Reserve list: a reserve list of candidates may be maintained for the purpose of any similar vacancies (temporary or permanent) that may arise within 12 months of this recruitment process.Employment offer: any employment offer is subject to satisfactory completion of two employment references, proof of right to work in the UK and proof of any required qualifications.Ardmore is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.
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