Head of Finance

NEW ROLE: HEAD OF FINANCE | SOUTH DUBLIN | HYBRID | RETAIL 🚀Reports to: CEOLocation: South DublinIndustry: RetailSalary: Strong package on offer.Rocketsuite is delighted to partner with a leading retail business in South County Dublin in their search for a Head of Finance to guide them through their next stage of development.This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with proven experience managing a finance function within a high-growth SME, preferably in a business-to-consumer (B2C) environment. The role will play a significant part in strategic planning and decision-making alongside the SLT in its growth initiatives.The role:Manage the end-to-end financial function, leading a small finance team of 3.Participating as part of the Senior Management Team, attending monthly board meetings, and contributing to strategy sessions and key decision-making processes.Preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and cash flow statements, and conducting income and expenditure analysis. Managing the preparation of year-end audit files and liaising with auditors.Overseeing budgeting, expenditure control, bank accounts, and invoice processing. Handling insurance renewals, vehicle leasing, and processing information on IT systems.Managing monthly and weekly payrolls, preparing and submitting personal and corporate tax refunds, CT1s via ROS, B1 annual returns, VAT, and RCT. Preparing non-audit files.Leading the Accounts team, including Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and a part-time Accounts Administrator, ensuring regular one-on-one meetings.Handling clerical and administrative duties, assisting in projects to improve financial reporting, and providing support to financial team members as needed.The candidate:Qualified accountant (ACA /ACCA or CIMA) with 3+ years PQE.Experience managing a finance function within an SME.Experience within a business-to-consumer (B2C) environment is an advantage.Excellent interpersonal skills and strong multitasking ability.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with key stakeholders.Have had experience at a high level dealing directly with the revenue and banks.Strong salary package on offer depending on experience.If you're interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to reach out via LinkedIn or email: nicholas@rocketsuite.io