Senior Management Accountant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cork
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Financial And Management Accounting
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    €70,000

Strategic Senior Management Accountant role in a growing international firm.

Your new company
Join a thriving international business at a pivotal moment of expansion across Ireland and the UK. Based at the company's North Cork manufacturing site, this company is known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and forward-thinking leadership. The Finance Director, a respected and approachable leader with an open-door policy, fosters a supportive environment where finance professionals thrive. With a proven track record of successful placements in this team, this is a highly recommended opportunity for ambitious finance talent.

Your new role

As Senior Management Accountant, you’ll take the reins of external financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions. You’ll lead a blended team across Ireland and India, ensuring operational excellence while building a foundation for deeper commercial insight. Once external operations are running smoothly, your role will evolve to focus on internal financial integration—project profitability, commercial forecasting, and strategic analysis.

External Financial Management
  • Lead quarterly consolidated reporting for HQ
  • Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
  • Supervise AP/AR across multiple currencies and entities.
  • Monitor manufacturing profitability, payroll allocation, and labour efficiency.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and management accounts.
  • Oversee PAYE, VAT, RCT/CIS, and Intrastat compliance for Ireland & UK
  • Manage inter-company transactions and transfer pricing compliance

    Internal Financial Integration
  • Track project costs and profitability
  • Support commercial forecasting and bid margin analysis
  • Partner with operations to translate financial data into strategic insight
  • Attend senior meetings to present financial summaries and risk indicators

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership.
  • Strong technical skills in accounting systems, Excel and Power BI would be an advantage.
  • Ability to manage cross-border teams and communicate effectively across functions.
  • Commercial acumen and a proactive mindset for process improvement.
  • Desire to grow into a strategic finance leadership role.

What you'll get in return
  • A career-defining opportunity in a growing international business
  • Clear progression path toward Financial Controller or cross-border leadership.
  • Exposure to both operational and strategic finance functions.
  • Supportive team culture with mentorship from an experienced Finance Director.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A chance to make a tangible impact on business performance and profitability.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Vincent Murray now in the Hays Cork Office.
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