Finance Controller: M&A & Modernisation Lead

ACCPRO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCPRO is assisting a fast-expanding manufacturer in recruiting a Financial Controller to lead the finance function as the #1 in Finance. The role suits a technically strong, hands-on professional who will help drive the business forward amid growth and ongoing M&A activity in Ireland.

You will oversee statutory reporting, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT for the local entity, manage a small AP/AR team, and champion process automation and digitalisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified and technically strong accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
• Minimum 5–8 years' PQE in industry.
• Experience in controllership or financial operations with strong Irish GAAP and group reporting.
• Hands-on within a small Finance team; keen to use automation to modernise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational finance for local entity (statutory, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT) and prepare for group consolidation.
• Responsible for M&A activity.
• Manage a small AP/AR team.
• Improve structures to modernise the finance function (process improvement, automation, digitalisation).
• Prepare KPIs and dashboards; present results to CEO and board.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash reporting and liquidity planning.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Controllership

Financial operations

Automation

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

ACCPRO is assisting a fast-expanding manufacturer in recruiting a Financial Controller to lead the finance function as the #1 in Finance. The role suits a technically strong, hands-on professional who will help drive the business forward amid growth and ongoing M&A activity in Ireland.

You will oversee statutory reporting, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT for the local entity, manage a small AP/AR team, and champion process automation and digitalisation.