Senior Financial Accountant
REPORTING TO: Financial Controller
ABOUT RICHMOND:
At Richmond, we don’t just build brands—we ignite them. As Ireland’s leading trend-spotting premium brand builder, we’ve been shaping the future since 1992. Our mantra is simple: Where Great People Meet Great Brands. We don’t just hire employees; we bring on bold, agile, and energetic innovators who thrive on shaking up the status quo. We're not just about distributing products—we’re about disrupting the market, challenging the norms, and launching game-changing ideas and products that leave a lasting impact.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely Management Accounts information, supporting business decision-making through insightful analysis and reporting. The role will also involve close collaboration with operational teams and senior leadership to drive financial performance, maintain financial control, and ensure compliance, while contributing to process improvements and team development.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines
- Review, analyse, & consolidate 50 brand-level P&Ls, ensuring:
- Accurate margin reporting
- Appropriate cost allocation
- Conduct detailed overhead variance analysis versus Budget and Prior Year
- Maintain accurate cost of goods sold pricing for all products
- Provide clear and insightful accounts commentary for Senior Leadership
- Consolidate three group companies accounts
- Maintain audit ready monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Business Partnering
- Support other departments with financial data, analysis, and insights
- Act as a key point of contact for financial queries across the business
- Assist in driving improved financial understanding among non-finance stakeholders
- Identify cost saving initiatives for department heads.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Support the year-end audit process, including:
- Preparation of audit schedules
- Liaising with external auditors
- Oversee the accuracy of tax submissions, including:
- VAT
- SSD (Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Tax)
- Excise Duty
- DRS (Deposit Return Scheme)
- Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
Systems & Process Development
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control
- Support the development and optimisation of financial systems and reporting tools
- Drive standardisation and automation of reporting processes where possible
Reporting & Ad Hoc Analysis
- Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis for members of the Senior Leadership Team
- Support business initiatives with relevant financial modelling and insights
Team Management & Development
- Support and manage junior finance staff, including:
- Delegating tasks and reviewing work
- Providing training and ongoing development
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the team
Key Skills & Experience
- Professionally qualified accountant, 3+ years PQE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis
- Experience with indirect taxes and regulatory reporting (desirable)
- Advanced Excel skills exposure to Power BI
- Strong systems awareness and interest in process improvement
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment (desirable)
- Experience managing or mentoring junior staff (desirable)
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What We Do
At Richmond, we aim to keep pace with Ireland’s changing society, offer innovative brands which appeal to the modern Irish consumer and to be Ireland’s premium beverage brand builder. The success of our business is based on our world-class stable of premium brands that we market and distribute in Ireland. We bring an innovative perspective to everything we do and we are committed to adding value to our customers and all those we work with. Our History. Founded by Barry Connolly in 1992 Richmond Marketing has introduced exciting and innovative brands to the Irish market place. Working at Richmond. Fundamental to our success is the creativity of our people, their constant enthusiasm, adaptability and their unremitting passion to deliver results for consumers and customers alike.. The way it works. Our business is divided into three areas: Sales, Marketing and Finance. It doesn't matter what team you are in or what level you are, we all work together to get the job done.. We have about 70 people in our sales team. They are responsible for all our customers, from the major supermarkets and cash and carries to pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. They are supported by national account managers who help the sales team deliver their business objectives whilst helping the major retailers deliver theirs. In Marketing we have over 20 people. We have Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Trade Marketing Managers and staff to support them and help make things happen. Our Finance area has 30 people. Not just the accountants but also our administrators, Customer Service team, Logistics team and IT support team. We are committed to supporting the development of talent within our business. If you feel you have what it takes to join us in a fast-moving company and industry, we would be delighted to hear from you.
