• Location: Louth, Louth
• Type: Permanent
• Job #48852
• Salary: €75,000

European Financial Reporting Manager (German Speaking) – Hybrid – Drogheda

Location: Drogheda
Hybrid: 2/3 days onsite
Salary: €75,000 – €80,000 DOE
Benefits: Pension, VHI (self & dependants), Competitive Bonus, 23 days Annual Leave
Job Type: Permanent

I am excited to partner with a multinational organisation based in Drogheda, who are looking to appoint a Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager to join their high performing finance team.
This is a great opportunity to step into a visible and impactful role, where you will take ownership of financial reporting and compliance activities across a number of European entities.
You will act as a key point of contact for external auditors, play a central role in statutory and year end reporting, and work closely with Group Tax and international stakeholders across the business.
In addition, you will collaborate with an outsourced finance provider to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of financial processes, support evolving regulatory reporting requirements, and help maintain a strong and effective internal control environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, supporting the delivery of financial statement audits
• Support year-end and statutory financial reporting across multiple international entities
• Partner with Group Tax and stakeholders on corporation tax and compliance matters
• Oversee VAT reporting and liaise with internal tax teams on related queries
• Coordinate audit requirements to ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Work with an outsourced finance provider to manage record-to-report and period-end close processes
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Maintain strong internal controls across all entities within scope
• Support fixed asset processes, including CAPEX and asset register oversight
• Contribute to sustainability and regulatory reporting requirements
• Provide financial support and insights to international stakeholders

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Background in Big 4 or multinational environment
• Experience in financial reporting, audits, and statutory accounts
• Knowledge of corporate tax and VAT
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with shared services or outsourced providers is an advantage
• Fluent German and/or French language

Additional Information:

• Be part of a collaborative team known for strong retention and a positive culture
• Gain broad exposure to international finance operations and cross border stakeholder engagement
• Experience a streamlined interview process (typically 1–2 stages)
• Enjoy an exceptional opportunity for career growth and development

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Brendan Rogers or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 638 4400
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
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