Finance Team Lead

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

The Finance & Accounting department manages all aspects of our financial operations – from cash management to financial reporting. Being part of this team means playing a fundamental role in how our business operates.

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and previous experience to join our Finance & Accounting Team for 12 months. As the Finance Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that all daily tasks within the Finance team are completed to the highest standards while supervising a small team.

If you are interested in joining an established company with excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Supervising of finance team
• Ensuring the daily tasks of the finance team are completed to the highest standard
• Ensure adherence to accounting guidelines & reporting deadlines
• Manage process around cash reconciliation & treasury
• Ensure payment of suppliers on timely basis
• Preparation of monthly & annual accounts
• Implementation & adherence to internal controls

What you'll need

• Strong leadership skills
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
• Accounts & Finance degree
• Computer skills with SAP experience is an advantage
• German language skills is an advantage but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €51,000 - €65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 20 days holidays per annum
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.