Job Description
At Crowe Ireland, we are more than just an accountancy firm. As part of a global network, we blend local expertise with international insights, helping businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With 13 partners and a dedicated team of 190+ professionals, including auditors, tax experts, consultants, and support staff, we have earned our place as a trusted partner to leading companies and organizations across Ireland. Our firm has been driven by strong values since 1941. We believe in creating a vibrant, collaborative culture where every team member has the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make an impact. At Crowe, you are not just fulfilling a role-you are contributing to a legacy of excellence and forming meaningful, long-lasting relationships with both colleagues and clients. About the Role - Finance Manager Our Finance Manager reports into our Finance Director and Finance Partner. They will also work closely with our Managing Partner and members of our Management Board to ensure we achieve our strategic goals. The Finance Manager supports the Finance Director and the senior leadership team in providing strong, efficient and effective financial management and control of the firm's finances. You will be responsible for assisting the Finance Director in maintaining the firm's financial health and driving long-term sustainable growth. We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing candidate to work within a busy and dynamic environment. What will you do? Financial Management Managing and implementing the financial management system and system of internal financial control. Provision of timely financial management information and reports to senior management. Monitoring and management of business and financial performance. Proactively manage the firm's working capital investment, including timesheets, WIP, billing and debt collection. Prudent management and monitoring of cash flow on an ongoing basis. Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of financially sound budgets and forecasts. Preparation of relevant accounts/management accounts. Compliance Oversee the month-end financial close process and ensure compliance with monthly reporting frameworks. Ensuring adherence to relevant financial policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all taxes (such as payroll taxes, professional service withholding taxes, VAT and corporation taxes) as well as other regulatory payments and returns (e.g. CRO, Insurance, Professional Standards and Crowe Global). Ensuring client monies are reconciled and maintained in compliance with Client monies regulations. Oversee client onboarding process and ensure all AML regulatory requirements are met as part of this process. Advisory & Insight Proactively provide financial advice, business insight, guidance and recommendations to the Management Board, partners and other key decision makers. Keep abreast with the market, client, technical developments and associate bodies activities to ensure firm's activities are aligned and provide insight to the Management Board as required. Future-Proofing the Firm Identifying and supporting the drive for process and performance improvement within the firm and business units. Identify efficiencies to bring to relevant firm processes. Proactively participate in the department and firm strategy. Leadership & Relationship Building Overseeing cost management, staff expenses, procurement and accounts payable. Leading and/or contributing to a wide variety of projects and initiatives as required. Support in managing, mentoring and motivating the finance team (accounts assistant and credit controller) in delivering high-quality and timely support to the business. Manage relationships with funders, suppliers and other parties. What can you bring to the role? Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified Experience: A minimum of two years post-qualification experience in either practice or a similar role in industry; Experience in Financial Statement preparation; Data/trend analysis skills or experience in including the creation of dashboards on Tableau/Power BI desirable; Experience of IRIS Star practice management desirable but not essential; Experience of MS Dynamics Nav desirable but not essential; Expertise: Proven ability to work in a team orientated environment focusing on collaboration and engagement while also having self-starter skills and the initiative to work on your own; Proven management skills and experience with a love of managing a wide range of multiple tasks/projects at any one time; Highly numerate with strong attention to detail; High degree of analytical and problem solving ability; Proactive and driven to achieve solutions on matters as required; Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to manage relationships and engage with multiple demands on your time. Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely. Right to Work in Republic of Ireland What skills and competencies will you have? Critical Thinker: A critical and forward thinking mindset with an ability to interpret how actions and transactions will impact on the firm and the presentation of those thoughts to Management. Leadership & Relationship Building: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and build solid relationships. Results-driven: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results. Client-Focused: You are a trusted advisor who understands client needs, delivering high-quality services with confidentiality and professionalism. Commercially Savvy: You possess strong commercial awareness and can make sound decisions, driving performance and results. Strategic Mindset: You are a forward-thinker who proactively seeks out new opportunities for business growth. Self-management: Displays self-control, confidentiality, confidence and resilience. Self-development: Evidence of enthusiasm and keeps abreast of developments in this sector. Initiative: A proven decision maker, evidence of sound judgement and common sense. Why Crowe? At Crowe, we are committed to helping you reach your full potential. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide: Career progression opportunities with a clear pathway to senior leadership roles; A supportive environment that prioritises continuous learning and professional growth; Hybrid working options for a balanced work-life dynamic; A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where you can bring your true self to work every day; Cross-functional projects that expand your skill set and provide exposure to new areas, ensuring you never stop growing. Equal opportunity Crowe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Crowe is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Agency policy Crowe Ireland endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with recruitment agencies, we operate within a preferred supplier list (PSL). We only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms fully in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from any agency not on our PSL, then we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees. Apply now To apply, please email . 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