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Declan - 
Financial Controller

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Member of the senior management team
Run and manage the finance team
Responsible for all financial aspects of the business

Typical day

Budgeting and forecasting
Compliance
Commercial analysis
Reporting
Management

What do I enjoy about my job?

Day to day variety of tasks
Responsibility

Challenging aspects

Managing a team
Managing different reporting lines

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Analytical and logical thinking
Running a business

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

CIMA


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

CIMA
6 years with Smurfit Kappa

Where do I see myself in the future?

At Smurfit Kappa!


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

My area of study gives you skills that are useful in all aspects of business
Your degree merely opens the door, once in a role continue to upskill and improve your experience



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Last updated: 21 Feb 2019