Financial Controller

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller for a well-established Irish-owned business in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin. You'll own the finance function, oversee day-to-day accounting, and deliver monthly management accounts with commercial insights to senior leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, with strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience. A dynamic SME environment offers long-term career development and close collaboration with the leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in finance/accounting at Financial Controller/Finance Manager or senior accounting level
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Responsibilities

• Managing the full finance function and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
• Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
• Ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting
• Managing relationships with external auditors, accountants, and key stakeholders
• Improving financial controls, systems, and reporting processes
• Providing commercial insights to support business decision-making
• Supporting senior management with financial planning and business strategy

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Autonomy

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 DOE

Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established Irish-owned business operating within the energy and engineering sector, with a strong reputation for delivering reliable solutions to commercial and industrial clients. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function, overseeing day-to-day operations while providing accurate reporting, commercial insight, and strategic support to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a broad remit, improving processes, and playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full finance function and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
• Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
• Ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting
• Managing relationships with external auditors, accountants, and key stakeholders
• Improving financial controls, systems, and reporting processes
• Providing commercial insights to support business decision-making
• Supporting senior management with financial planning and business strategy

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience within a finance/accounting role, with experience at Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting level
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the finance function
• Experience within an SME or growing organisation would be advantageous

Offer

• Salary of €65,000 - €75,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function
• Close working relationship with senior leadership
• A varied role with scope to make a real impact within a growing Irish business
• Long-term career development opportunity