Financial Reporting Assistant Manager - Dublin/Amsterdam

CRH

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Dublin, Ireland

Why you should apply for a job to CRH:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Your Time Away - CRH recognizes the importance of time away from work and we provide Paid Time Off to enjoy through the year.
  • CRH provides flexible work policies that vary across the different locations to best suit the employee and needs of the business.
  • At CRH, you get the benefit of working for a large global company with the feel of a small company and opportunities to make an impact.
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    Position summary

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    Position Overview
    Financial Reporting Team:

    • High performing, world class Group Finance function responsible for the delivery of best-in-class financial reporting;

    • Valued and respected by internal partners, the Board, and external investors;

    • Overall responsibility for the preparation and management of the external SEC financial reporting cycles (Form 10-K and Quarterly Form 10-Qs), supporting CRH's US listing and the external IFRS financial reporting cycles (Annual Report Reporting cycles), supporting CRH's Irish & UK status;

    • Drives the implementation and management of best practice financial reporting across the group (CRH was the Overall Winner of the 2022 Chartered Accountants Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards, in addition to winning the 'Euronext Dublin (Large Cap > €1bn)' Award category); and

    • Acts as a key business partner for CRH's c.3,160 operating locations in 29 countries worldwide.

    This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly respected team within the Group Finance function which has recently transitioned its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange ('NYSE'). The role of the Financial Reporting team is varied in nature with numerous internal and external stakeholders.

    The team continuously strives to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and there is a continued focus on more project-type activities which vary from time to time, recent examples include new system implementations, automation projects, change in reporting currency project and projects relating to the implementation of new US SEC disclosure requirements. A priority project for the team during 2025/2026 centres around the Group's transition to a primary NYSE listing and the related US GAAP reporting transition and go forward IFRS Irish & UK reporting requirements. This provides significant opportunities for the team for both cross-Divisional international exposure as well as frequent collaboration with other Group functions.

    The Financial Reporting team is responsible for supporting any newly acquired businesses with the Group's external reporting requirements; which through the delivery of training programmes and attendance at site visits provides an exceptional opportunity to both travel and become a key business partner.

    Outside of the external reporting cycles, the team is responsible for a variety of areas including; being a key business partner to the Divisional Finance teams on relevant reporting issues, as well as the preparation and review of Board and Audit Committee deliverables, overseeing the continued development and optimisation of the financial consolidation and reporting systems across the Group and maintaining and developing the global external audit relationship.

    This position provides;

    • Unrivalled exposure to executive and senior management and companies throughout the Group;

    • Opportunities to build a network of relationships across various Group functions as well as the wider Group;

    • Unique opportunities to develop project management and decision-making skills; and

    • Offers an environment for continuous learning and development.

    The successful candidate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes underlying the production of financial information and the delivery of best-in-class external reporting for a global public company.

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities
    In this role, you will:

    • Preparation and review of the Group's US GAAP/IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements in a multinational multi-currency environment to strict external reporting deadlines;

    • Preparation and review of the Form 10-K/Form 10-Qs in compliance with United States SEC reporting requirements and the Group's Annual Reports in compliance with Irish/UK reporting requirements;

    • Continuously strive to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in the external reporting processes;

    • Preparation of Board and Audit Committee deliverables including annual and interim results, audit deliverables and regulatory developments;

    • Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders including year-round interaction with the Group auditors and other external specialists;

    • Supporting newly acquired businesses with the Group's external reporting requirements;

    • Involvement in the development and implementation of financial reporting systems across the Group; and

    • Involvement in a variety of ad-hoc projects including process improvement initiatives

    Individual Competencies
    You are able to:

    • Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals;

    • Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said;

    • Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; and

    • Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward

    Key Characteristics
    For this role you should be/have:

    • Strong financial, accounting, and analytical skills;

    • Team player who brings enthusiasm with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

    • Strong motivation and a high degree of initiative with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, and commercial environment;

    • Self-confident with good interpersonal, organisational, and influencing skills;

    • Organisational skills to manage multiple deliverables and use decision-making capabilities and judgement to prioritise; and

    • Enjoy building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

    Key Functional Competencies
    You possess the following:

    • Strong knowledge of US SEC and/or IFRS reporting requirements;

    • Focus on adding value to CRH by meeting customers' needs and being flexible in doing so;

    • Flexibility and ability to multi-task within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail at all times; and

    • Ability to engage multiple stakeholders with varying objectives and build strong relationships

    Experience / Education
    You are/have:

    • A minimum of 5 years PQE

    • Strong financial accounting background essential - group consolidation experience is highly preferable;

    • Accounting qualification with a good working knowledge of financial reporting processes; and

    • Experience or an interest in financial reporting systems would be beneficial

    Other (Key) Dimensions
    Team Structure
    The Financial Reporting team forms part of the External Reporting function at CRH and is a high performing team with a diverse range of backgrounds, skills, and experience. The team currently consists of 10 FTEs.

    Key stakeholders include:

    • Executive Management

    • Audit Committee

    • Divisional & Operating Company Management

    • Group Investor Relations, Communications, Internal Audit & Sustainability teams

    • Other Group Finance teams - Tax, Treasury

    • External Auditors

    • External Regulators - SEC

    What CRH Offers You

    • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

    • Highly competitive salary package

    • Comprehensive secondary benefits

    • Significant contribution to your pension plan

    • Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

    • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

    Connect your future to CRH

    We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

    Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

    CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

    Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

    CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

    Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

    Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

    We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

    Why you should apply for a job to CRH:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Your Time Away - CRH recognizes the importance of time away from work and we provide Paid Time Off to enjoy through the year.
  • CRH provides flexible work policies that vary across the different locations to best suit the employee and needs of the business.
  • At CRH, you get the benefit of working for a large global company with the feel of a small company and opportunities to make an impact.