Job Descriptions

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Finance Project Manager for a fixed term of 15 months based at our headquarters in Westport, Co. Mayo. The start date for this role is 1st November 2023. Due to the growth of the company, options for permanency may become available after this period.

 WHO WE ARE

Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5500 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130 countries and 8 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA, and Australia. We design, manufacture, and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. Our Westport HQ supports our global team with corporate functions such as Finance, Product Development, HR, IT and Marketing amongst others.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As the Finance Project Manager, the primary function of this role is to support Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Group Tax Planning, Internal Audit and Compliance requirements globally. This position is an exciting and varied role that supports the Shareholders, Board and Senior Management within Portwest.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Among your duties and responsibilities will include:

Corporate Finance & Acquisitions:

• Manage the acquisition target database and the process with the appointed advisers
• Conduct market research to identify potential targets.
• Review financial information and prepare financial models on prospective acquisition targets for presentation to Senior Leadership and Board of Directors.
• Assist with negotiations with targets and drafting of LOIs.
• Work on the evaluation and due diligence phase up to the agreed sale documents in conjunction with the in-house legal team.
• Support Group Banking and amendments to facilities.

Corporate Governance

• Being the main point of contact between Portwest and the 3rd party internal auditors and coordinating the Internal Audit function. Ensure the efficient and timely audits are completed.
• Monitoring of company risks & controls.
• Review insurance coverage and ensuring adequate insurance is in place.
• Assist with the incorporation of new companies for emerging markets.
• Review financial information and prepare financial analysis to support various business discussions/decisions

Tax & Compliance:

• Support Group international tax reorganization and provide tax advice for new projects including Income Tax, CGT, and CAT working in conjunction with external advisors as needed.
• Research local tax legislation and ensure changes in tax legislation identified and addressed proactively. Conduct ad-hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Provide Tax advice for new projects and ensure tax compliance throughout the project, working in conjunction with our external advisors.
• Maintenance of the Transfer Pricing Masterfile and Local Files.
• Shareholder tax returns/queries/family office support.
  
• Manage compliance of re-organisations/new company structures for emerging markets.
• Assist with acquisitions tax structures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

To become the Finance Project Manager you will ideally have:

• 5+ years of business finance, multinational or other relevant experience
• Relevant third level degree and/or professional qualification.
• Proactive self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set

Skills

• Communication Skills
• To be flexible

Experience

• 5