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Head of Finance- J Grennan & Sons

Employer
RSM Ireland
Location
Offaly, Leinster
Salary
N/A
Closing date
Oct 14, 2022

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Job Details

RSM IRELAND are delighted to be working with J. Grennan & Sons to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Head of Finance to lead the finance function.

About J. Grennan & Sons
J Grennan & Sons is a family owned Agri-trading business with its Head Office in Rath, Birr, Co. Offaly. Trading since 1879, the core business today is the manufacturing and distribution, at both wholesale and retail level of Animal Feeds, Farm Fertilisers and Agricultural Seeds. The retailing and wholesaling of Agrochemicals, Farm Hardware and Farm Plastics are also integral parts of the business and there are currently six retail branches in operation throughout the midlands.

The Role:
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be key to ensuring the successful operation of the finance function as well as the delivery of the financial strategy. Working closely with the management team and the board to drive the business strategy, to include formulating financial KPI’s, providing regular and accurate financial reporting, management accounts, forecasts and projections.

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Act as a key member of the management team, delivering strong financial analysis and planning through collaboration with the management team on commercial objectives, operational strategy and the financial tools to support decision making in this process.  Overall responsibility for the complete finance function to include financial accounting and reporting and the provision of management accounts.
  • Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance team as well as the structuring of reporting relationships within the team.
  • Drive the financial strategy of the company, to include preparation of the annual business plan for the finance function and other corporate functions such as ICT or others as required.
  • Overall responsibility for the budgeting and re-forecasting process for the Group.
  • Develop and maintain metrics/KPIs to measure and report on overall Group performance.
  • Drive an efficient, high-quality system of internal control and reporting.
  • Lead out on continuous improvement programmes of work – identification of opportunities for improvement of analysis and reporting and implementation of efficiency models
  • Responsibility for managing payroll and all ancillary processes.
  • Support the work of the ICT Manager, Commercial Manager, Credit Controller and Production Manager as and when required
  • Dealing with banks with regard to projections, invoice discounting, loans, and other financial matters.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, the board, contractors, and clients.


The successful candidate should have the following:

  • Professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 5 years industry experience in a fast-paced Finance Management role
  • Well established financial and commercial acumen.
  • Proven experience in planning/forecasting, budgeting, designing financial models and overseeing the implementation of financial strategies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build effective relationships across the business.
  • Advanced ICT skills with strong experience operating recognised financial or ERP software packages.


To apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to recruitmentsupport@rsmireland.ie 

Alternatively, for further information, please contact Ciara Kiely, Consulting Director, RSM Ireland.

Company

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