Finance Manager

About us: Spectrum.Life is a whole-of-health digital partner that guides organisations and their people to thrive, delivering clinically backed digital health, mental health and wellbeing solutions. Our HealthTech delivers digital transformation for Insurers, Educators and Employers through Co-creation or seamlessly integrated out-of-the-box solutions, that decrease digital fragmentation and engage, empower, and transform their people’s lives. Established in 2018 by Stuart McGoldrick and Stephen Costello, Spectrum.Life provides services internationally to over 7.2m insurance members, 3,000 corporate clients, 60 universities and 650,000 university students. Spectrum.Life currently employs over 450 people Our vision is to change and save as many lives as possible. Role Brief: The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the financial performance and operational effectiveness of the business. Operating within a dynamic and fast-evolving environment, the Finance Manager will oversee core finance processes This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and who is motivated to help build scalable finance processes within a growing organisation. Schedule: Responsibilities: Financial Control & Reporting Coordinate the month-end close timetable with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Prepare monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods. Support the preparation of board reporting packs and cash management reporting. Support the maintenance of strong financial controls, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances. Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring of working capital. Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and audit process, acting as a key contact for auditors and coordinating supporting documentation Manage indirect tax compliance, including preparation and submission of VAT returns and related filings. Support the monthly payroll process with internal team(s) and external payroll bureau. Review payroll reports and ensure payroll journals and reconciliations are accurately recorded as part of the month-end close. Support intercompany accounting and group reporting processes across multiple entities. Document and enhance financial policies, procedures and internal controls. Cost & Margin Analysis Perform detailed analysis of operational costs and cost of sales, identifying key drivers and trends. Own gross margin reporting, ensuring accurate cost allocation within the monthly financials. Partner with People and functional leaders to ensure accurate classification of company resources by business line. Manage accruals and prepayments relating to operational and overhead costs. Partner with commercial teams to analyse partner commissions and delivery costs. Assist departments in identifying cost optimisation opportunities and operational efficiencies. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, through partnership with commercial finance. Process Improvements Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting workflows that involve the finance team. Support implementation of systems and automation to improve efficiency across finance operations. Work with the wider finance team to improve the quality and usability of financial data, enabling better management reporting and decision-making Business Partnership Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure finance is viewed as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Prepare monthly function-specific reporting and work closely with budget owners to support financial decision-making. Provide insights on cost management, margin performance and operational efficiency. Requirements: Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent). 3+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in industry. Experience working within a growing company or operational business environment. Strong understanding financial controls, management accounting and financial reporting and principles, including IFRS and Irish GAAP Experience supporting audit and statutory reporting processes. Knowledge of indirect & direct tax compliance and financial regulations. Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and take ownership of finance processes. Strong understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management and the monthly close process. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Xero, NetSuite) Ability to leverage technology and automation to improve finance processes and reduce manual work. Desirable: Exposure to multi-entity or international organisations. Experience in healthcare, technology or services sectors. What are the benefits of working at SPECTRUM.LIFE? Full-time permanent contract Competitive salary (Dependent on experience). Remote or hybrid working options 25 days annual leave 24/7 EAP and a wide range of health and wellbeing supports Extensive list of employee perks and benefits Perks and Benefits https://app.box.com/s/zo4f2ipvf5gsnfnbhe0w2439zqk4rdhn Your profile