Finance Business Partner
Company overview:
Carroll's Irish Gifts is a 100% Irish owned retail chain of stores established in 1982, that stock leading Irish brands and a wide range of gifts.
We currently carry over 14,000 products across an extensive range of areas including, Irish themed gifts and clothing, Irish jewellery, Aran knitwear clothing and accessories, music and dance, confectionery, plush toys and kitchenware. We also stock a selection of big Irish brands including Guinness licensed product, Newbridge Silverware, and Solvar Jewellery amongst others.
Carroll's Irish Gifts currently have 20 stores nationwide in prime high-street locations, employing over 350 people along with several online sales platforms. We are a certified "Great Place to Work" with continuous cultural growth and improvement.
Role overview:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Business Partner will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for the Company's e-Commerce business stream. The role will involve working across multiple online sales platforms, managing transaction flows and supporting the business with accurate and timely financial insights.
The company has embarked on a 5 year growth strategy with exciting projects and the role with be closely involved in helping deliver these projects.
Key Responsibilities
Perform month end close activities such as bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal entries and deliver monthly accounts for eCommerce
Reconcile high volume online sales transactions across several platforms
Produce regular sales, margin and performance analysis to support management with decision making
Monitor, track and reconcile outbound logistics, return logistics and customs tariffs
Partner with key stakeholders across the business to provide financial guidance and support strategic decisions
Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and enhance reporting
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure alignment with business targets
Develop and maintain financial controls and processes with new business projects
Skills, Experiences and Attributes
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Newly/part qualified with a recognised accounting body
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Previous experience with e-Commerce/retail ideal
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Familiarity with online sales platforms such as Shopify and Amazon
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Previous experience with multi jurisdiction VAT
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Ability to reconcile high volumes of transactional data
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Strong IT skills including excellent knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central and Power BI would also be an advantage
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Excellent organisation, communication and team working skills
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Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive mindset and the ability to meet strict deadlines
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Reliable, flexible and positive approach to work
