Godolphin Ireland is headquartered at Kildangan Stud in Monasterevin, County Kildare and has operations in five Kildare locations plus two in Tipperary and one in Meath. The company is part of the Godolphin group – a leading global thoroughbred breeding racing with bases in Great Britain, France, Australia, Japan, USA and United Arab Emirates.
This is an opportunity to work for a company which epitomises excellence in its practices and achievements. The CFO will be expected to bring a combination of enthusiasm and expertise to the local senior management team and to work productively with an international team of colleagues.
Application and Further Information
All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to Niamh Flynn niamh@clark.ie or by telephone on +353 45 881888. All contact will be handled in the strictest of confidence.
Clark will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of Godolphin.
No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to Godolphin.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Thursday, 30th May 2024
Godolphin is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
A full detailed job description will be made available to interested individuals.
Role Overview:
This role requires a seasoned financial leader capable of driving the company's financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making at the highest level of the organisation. As Chief Financial Officer you will ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership as a key member of the Senior Management Team, offering effective input to business operations.
• Oversee all aspects of the Finance Function, including reporting, budgeting, cash management, debtor/creditor management, asset register and insurance coverage.
• Learn and adhere to Godolphin Management Accounting Policies (GMAP) while ensuring the business is legally and tax compliant in Ireland.
• Ensure delivery of robust financial reports to management and group office, including monthly management accounts, cash flow projections, cash requests and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure the company follows best practices in terms of corporate governance.
• Participate in contract negotiations and reviews to safeguard the company's interests.
• Collaborate with executive director(s) and Senior Management Team for process improvement and change management. Standardise and implement policies and procedures to enhance compliance and efficiency and in line with GMAP.
• Drive internal control standards and practices, including Revenue Recognition, consistent with business needs and stakeholder requirements.
• Support decision-making with meaningful financial analysis and perspective on commercial decisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of employee salaries and wages.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes to regulatory authorities including Corporation Tax, VAT, VIES, Form 46 G and CRO Balance of Payments Survey.
• Lead annual budget setting and monitoring, including cash flow preparation.
• Work with external auditors to ensure annual audit is conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
• Work with tax advisers including on Tax Computations and Transfer Pricing
• Work with company pension scheme administrators to ensure the company’s defined contribution scheme is managed effectively.
• Work with company medical insurance providers to ensure employees and the company have optimum coverage.
• Responsible for annual insurance renewal working with company’s broker and with group office.
• Responsible for maintaining records of property portfolio working with company’s legal advisors on the sale and acquisition of land and buildings when relevant.
• Collaborate with local and group office (GB) teams to build strong working relationships.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective risk management strategies.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities for the finance team.
• Company Secretarial responsibility.
Qualifications and Skills:
• BA or MSc in Accounting, Finance or related field with professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.)
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Navision and other financial management systems preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and team development.
• An interest in thoroughbred racing and breeding is encouraged.
INDCLA
CONTACT CLARK TO APPLY
To apply for this position, fill in the form below and we will get back will get back to if you are an appropiate candidate for the role.