Commercial Financial Controller

Fortis Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Controller to lead finance for UK and European operations from Dublin or UK base. The role is hands-on, central to growth, with accountability for reporting, forecasting and cash management.

Involves acquisition activity and integration, with regular liaison to lenders and leadership on performance improvements. The position offers influence at leadership level and a chance to build the finance function as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 4-6 years' PQE.
• Experience leading finance in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial business.
• M&A and integration exposure; PE-backed experience a plus.
• Hands-on and comfortable operating without a central finance function.
• Willing to travel regularly - roughly every other week.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, annual and regulatory reporting across multiple sites.
• Lead forecasting and cash management.
• Strengthen process and controls across a multi-site, multi-country operation.
• Drive acquisitions and post-deal integration.
• Manage lender relationships and partner leadership on performance improvement.

Job description

A fast-growing, PE-backed manufacturing business is hiring a Commercial Controller to lead finance across its UK and European operations. Dublin or UK based - a hands-on role at the centre of an ambitious growth plan

Commercial, hands-on and high-impact. This is a role for a finance leader who wants to build and scale a function through organic growth and acquisition, not inherit a finished one.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Business has scaled rapidly, is profitable and has significant growth ahead
• Active M&A agenda - direct involvement in deals and integration
• Seat at the leadership table with real influence on how the business is run
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance team as the business grows
• Strong track record of internal progression for high performers

  THE ROLE

  • Own monthly, annual and regulatory reporting across multiple sites
  • Lead forecasting and cash management
  • Strengthen process and controls across a multi-site, multi-country operation
  • Drive acquisitions and post-deal integration
  • Manage lender relationships and partner leadership on performance improvement

  CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Qualified accountant with 4-6 years' PQE
  • Experience leading finance in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial business
  • M&A and integration exposure - PE-backed experience a plus
  • Hands-on and comfortable operating without a central finance function
  • Willing to travel regularly - roughly every other week