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 [email protected] in confidence for more information.