Finance Manager

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: CFO

About The Role

Translit is delighted to be recruiting a Finance Manager based in Limerick.

Reporting to the Group CFO, the Finance Manager will lead the finance function in Ireland and sit on executive management team, taking ownership of financial reporting, month-end processes, controls, forecasting, and commercial analysis. Managing a small finance team, you will play a key role in supporting business performance, driving continuous improvement, and providing financial insight to the other members of the executive leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, enjoys working in a fast-paced private equity backed environment, and is keen to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the month end process.
• Ownership of Translit commercial pricing modelling and decision making
• Manage two direct reports:
• One Accounts Assistant, responsible for Payroll, Bank Recs, Accounts Payable and month end support.
• One Credit Controller, responsible for Cash Collection and Accounts Receivable support.
• Prepare monthly management accounts together with relevant variance and ad hoc analysis.
• Ensure balance sheet is fully reconciled.
• Implement financial governance and controls to instil strong control environment.
• Contribute to the management team of Translit with strong commercial and strategic acumen supported by data first thinking.
• Support the business with continuous improvement initiatives on controls and procedures.
• Support the Group CFO with trend analysis and financial forecasting for Ireland
• Balance local business needs and management with group reporting requirements.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA), CFA or CIMA
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen
• Excellent data analysis skills. Advanced excel knowledge is a strict requirement and power BI knowledge would be advantageous
• Enjoys working with systems and correlating with finance outputs
• Agility required in a dynamic and fast changing environment.
• Experience with QuickBooks would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable liaising with a blended team of accountants and transactional staff based in Ireland and internationally.
• Deadline driven with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude to work, with good problem-solving skills is essential to succeed in this role.

What’s In It For You?

• Hybrid working post-training from our Limerick offices; 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
• Participation in the executive team bonus scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Exclusive access to Westfield Health – access to different healthcare benefits and services, giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments. Also included - 24hr DoctorLine service and Gym Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program providing up to 6 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts
• Social events and regular engagement activities

About Translit:

Translit is a Limerick-based language services and technology provider offering industry-leading solutions encompassing more than 200 languages and 500 dialects. Supported by a continuously expanding network of highly qualified linguists, it delivers critical language expertise wherever and whenever it is required – whether delivered in person, via video, or by telephone.

Translit has been facilitating communication and helping individuals access essential services for more than 17 years. From the beginning, its vision has been to provide high‑quality language technology and services to people with limited English proficiency, enabling them to navigate all aspects of daily life. This commitment has driven Translit's growth year over year for the past 17 years, making Translit the largest Language Services and Technology provider in Ireland.

Translit joined the Valorem Group and strengthened its technology‑driven approach by launching industry‑leading, in‑house interpreting platforms. It has also expanded into new markets, further enhancing and diversifying its service offering.

If you believe you possess the qualities outlined above and can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply today.

The successful candidate will need to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standards for the Republic of Ireland.

Translit is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination, whether direct or indirect. We actively work with our staff and clients to ensure equal treatment for all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.