Financial / Management Accountant

Location: Ei Electronics Head Office, Shannon, Co. Clare

Salary: Competitive package including health insurance.

Appointment:   Permanent, full-time

About Ei Electronics

Ei Electronics is a successful Irish company operating globally with a leadership position in the design and manufacture of home life safety devices.  Employing over 1,200 people worldwide, the company is headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, where global manufacturing is centrally located. Our state-of-the-art 33,000 m” campus also houses leading-edge research & development activities, together with product design, commercial, and Group functions.

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing global Group with an exciting future ahead. As a key member of the EI Group Finance team, you will help to maintain and develop the financial and cost accounting systems for the Group, liaising closely with colleagues and other stakeholders locally and across subsidiary companies. Actively contributing to the delivery of high-quality, insightful, and timely information is a central success factor in this role.  Technical proficiency, strong people skills, and robust IT, data, and systems experience are required skills. Integrity, energy, and a commitment to deliver are essential personal attributes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Produce financial statements, variance analysis, and performance reports
• Analyse financial results and provide insights and recommendations to management
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Monitor budget performance and investigate variances
• Support departments with cost control and financial planning

Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Assist with audits (internal and external)
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures
• Fixed Asset Reporting and reconciliation
• Stock Reporting and reconciliation

Cost & Performance Analysis

• Conduct cost analysis and profitability reviews
• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics
• Support pricing, investment, and cost-reduction initiatives

Business Support

• Liaise with external auditors and other professional advisors, as required.
• Partner with operational and management teams to support decision-making
• Provide financial advice to non-finance stakeholders
• Support process improvements and system enhancements
• Liaise with other group companies to reconcile intercompany balances.

The Person

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Minimum 2 years industry and / or professional practice experience
• Excellent IT and systems experience; advanced excel and PowerBI
• Excellent analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a good communicator, both written and verbal.
• A strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Personal attributes:

• High degree of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Open and curious, takes initiative, solution oriented.
• Flexible, able to manage challenging and often competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, a team player.
• Motivated, energised, and committed to timely delivery.
• A focus on continued development.

Join Us

Be part of a purpose-driven mission to improve safety, sustainability, and wellbeing in homes through connected innovation.