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Finance Analyst
Finance Management Accountant – Ireland Entity (Grade 10, Permanent)
Company Description
Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, supporting key sectors including aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security.
With 5 R&D centres, 21 global offices, and 7 manufacturing sites, our team of 3,000+ brilliant minds has spent over 40 years at the forefront, developing solutions that protect society from explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute, our technology and people help make the world a safer place.
Job Description
This is a high-impact role with ownership of the Ireland entity (c.23 employees and growing). You will act as the key finance partner, ensuring:
- Accurate financial reporting
- Effective controls
- Strategic forecasting
Working as part of the wider North West Europe (NW Europe) team (UK, Ireland & Israel), you’ll also support broader regional activities during quieter periods, particularly mid-month. This role provides strong exposure across reporting, controls, and business partnering, within a business undergoing transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Accountability
- Full ownership of financial reporting for the Ireland entity
- Month-end close, reconciliations, and submission into the group consolidation system
- Revenue recognition & accounting for complex contracts
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Forecasting & Budgeting
- Preparation of forecasts, budgets, and cash flow reports
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Cash & Banking Operations
- Responsibility for banking activities, payments, and cash management
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Payroll & Compliance
- Coordination of payroll activities and local compliance requirements
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Statutory & Tax Reporting
- Support statutory accounts, tax submissions, and external audit processes
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Controls & Business Partnering
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls in line with group policy
- Partner with operational teams across Ireland & NW Europe
- Support UK finance activities & transformation initiatives (as required)
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in financial reporting or accounting
- Solid ledger experience with a deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes
- Confident working independently and having ownership of an entity
- Strong Excel skills with meticulous attention to detail
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Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle HFM
- IFRS 16 & 9 knowledge
- Familiarity with consolidation or reporting systems
Additional Benefits
- Exposure to a growing international entity with a real ownership opportunity
- Influence processes during a critical period of transformation
- Broad, varied role covering reporting, controls, and business partnering
- Collaborative regional finance team with a supportive culture
CompanyValues & Inclusion
We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds make our company flourish. We are committed to equality and ethics, actively embracing inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of:
- Colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation
- Gender identity, national origin
- Economic status, disability, age
- Or any other legally protected characteristic
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