Finance Analyst

Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies supporting aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security.

With 5 R&D centres, 21 global offices, and 7 manufacturing sites, our 3,000 brilliant minds have spent over 40 years at the frontline, developing solutions that protect society from explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics.

Every minute of every day, our technology and people help make the world a safer place.

We are seeking a qualified accountant to take full responsibility for the financial management and reporting of our Ireland entity, currently employing approximately 23 people and continuing to grow.

Reporting into the North West Europe Finance team, this role offers the opportunity to lead all aspects of financial reporting, forecasting, controls and compliance for the Ireland business while working closely with colleagues across the UK, Ireland and Israel.

This position is ideally suited to a hands-on finance professional who enjoys accountability, can work independently, and is comfortable acting as the primary finance lead for a standalone business unit within a larger international organisation.

• Own the month-end close process for the Ireland entity.
• Prepare and review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting packs.
• Submit accurate and timely results into the Group consolidation system.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Manage revenue recognition and accounting for complex contracts.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital performance.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Deliver variance analysis and identify key risks and opportunities.

• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure compliance with Group policies.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and tax submissions.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with external advisers.
• Manage banking activities, payments and cash management processes.
• Oversee payroll coordination and local compliance requirements.

• Act as the trusted finance partner to operational leaders within Ireland.
• Support key business decisions through financial insight and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider North West Europe finance organisation.
• Contribute to regional finance initiatives, process improvements and transformation projects.

You are a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills and experience managing the full finance cycle for a business unit, subsidiary or legal entity.

You are comfortable taking ownership, working independently and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Equally, you can partner effectively with operational stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

This role is best suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail, taking ownership of financial performance and controls, and operating as the key finance contact for a growing business.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Experience owning a legal entity, business unit or subsidiary.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Strong general ledger knowledge, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting external audits, statutory…