Financial Controller

CREGG Group; Carlow; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growth-focused organisation based in County Carlow. You will own the finance function, drive cash-flow forecasting, management accounts and statutory reporting, and partner with senior management on commercial analysis.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with 10+ years PQE and at least 5 years at FC/Finance Manager level. You will shape robust financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with 10+ years PQE.
• At least 5 years in Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance roles.
• Excellent cash-flow forecasting experience.
• Strong statutory accounting and external audit management.
• Advanced Excel and accounting-systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Own cash-flow forecasting and working-capital management.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and detailed P&L analysis.
• Lead the external audit process and statutory financial statements.
• Manage balance-sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, RCT and corporation tax compliance.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls and processes.
• Support management with commercial analysis and budgeting.
• Build and develop the finance function as the business grows.

Skills

Cash-flow forecasting

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Finance process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Location: Co. Carlow
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Level: Senior Finance / Management

Overview

CREGG Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Financial Controller for a growing organisation based in County Carlow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished senior finance professional to take ownership of the finance function and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

The position will have responsibility for financial reporting, cash-flow forecasting, management accounts, statutory accounts, budgeting, financial controls and commercial analysis.

This will suit a hands-on Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager who enjoys working closely with management and developing robust financial processes within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cash-flow forecasting and working-capital management.
• Develop and maintain short and long-term cash-flow models.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Produce detailed P&L and margin analysis.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.
• Lead the external audit process.
• Manage balance-sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Oversee VAT, RCT, PAYE and corporation tax compliance.
• Prepare annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
• Monitor project profitability and job costing.
• Develop financial controls and approval processes.
• Improve finance systems and reporting tools.
• Support senior management with commercial and financial analysis.
• Build and develop the finance function as the business grows.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience operating at Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance level.
• Excellent cash-flow forecasting experience.
• Strong management and statutory accounting experience.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of Irish tax and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong accounting-systems experience.
• Experience managing and developing finance staff.
• Strong commercial and communication skills.

Experience within construction, engineering, renewable energy, contracting or another project-based environment would be advantageous.