EMEA Finance Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an EMEA Finance Manager!! (fixed term 12 months)

Location: Galway, Ireland

Job ID: 51211

We are seeking an operationally focused Finance Manager to join EMEA Shared Services team at our Centre of Excellence (COE) in Galway Ireland. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Reporting to the EMEA Senior Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting services for a portfolio of EMEA companies, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, robust internal controls, and high-quality service to business units across the region.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our EMEA Finance Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Supporting the development of the EMEA Shared Services Accounting team, building an effective partnership with all other finance and business functions
• Supporting Senior Finance Manager in the execution of departmental goals and objectives
• Leading Record to Report for defined portfolio of companies including:   

• Management of month end close process under IFRS in adherence with corporate deadlines
• Partnership with Business Area, Corporate and Group accounting teams during month end close period
• Governance of Balance Sheet reconciliation processes for multiple entities

• Statutory compliance, taxation and reporting:

• Manage statutory compliance in multiple jurisdictions
• Audit readiness and management of audit process
• Liaise with internal and external taxation advisors as required
• Oversee indirect tax/VAT accounting accuracy and support filings in each country

• People Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse accounting team; manage hiring, onboarding, performance, and succession
• Build capabilities in technical accounting, controls, and automation; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Service Delivery:

• Build and maintain a strong customer centric culture within the accounting team
• Develop relationships with all finance functions as well as the non- finance departments

• Process & Systems:

• Working as part of a global team, supports continuous improvement in the Shared Services team, to create an environment that strives for global consistency of best practices, identified both internally and externally to the organization
• This includes standardization of processes and practices across the department and implementation of new systems
• Ensuring processes are robust and compliant with HID standard

• Integration of new entities and workstreams into EMEA Finance Shared Services
• Participating in Global Shared Services projects and initiatives
• Other duties may be assigned 

Your Experience and Background include:  

• 5+ years accounting experience in a multinational organization, preferably Shared Service
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP exposure
• Very good knowledge of processes within SSC and an understanding of continuous improvement methodology
• Performance management, team leadership or mentoring experience
• Proven problem solver with the ability to work independently to research, test hypotheses, arrive at conclusions and make recommendationsTime management – ability to focus and get things done and know what business is critical; able to deal with conflicting priorities and ambiguity
• Co-ordination/planning/resource allocation – ability to bring together different people with conflicting schedules/ideas and meet deadlines
• Relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting preferred)
• Recognised professional accounting qualification
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications
• Experience of ERP systems, preferably Oracle
• Experience of Global Consolidation Tools, preferably Onestream
• Excellent English, both verbal and in written

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

At times, HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience in résumés and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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