Financial Controller

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the on-site finance function for a well-established manufacturing site in Clare. The role reports to the financial director and oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and at least five years in finance leadership within manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
• Progressive experience in finance and accounting (≥5 years).
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing finance function.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Experience with US GAAP in a multinational or listed environment.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting and local regulatory obligations.
• Experience managing and developing finance staff.
• SOX knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical skills with high data integrity and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive in leading change and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, promoting performance and professional development.
• Partner with operational leaders to support business decisions through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Establish department objectives, metrics and development plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen finance function effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets and cost accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for corporate reporting systems.
• Support compliance with accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare government statistical returns and other financial submissions.
• Lead monthly forecasting for orders, sales, P&L and balance sheet.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and recommend profitability improvements.
• Oversee annual labour and overhead cost studies and cost rolls.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional support.
• Coordinate audits and respond to queries; manage statutory filings and tax compliance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Statutory reporting

SOX knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its site-based finance function. This is a key leadership position responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls. This role reports directly to the financial director.

Financial Controller

Location: Clare

Industry: Manufacturing

Working closely with operational and functional leaders, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial insight, drive business performance and support continuous improvement initiatives. They will also lead and develop the finance team while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements and corporate policies.

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its site-based finance function. This is a key leadership position responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls. This role reports directly to the financial director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, promoting strong performance, employee engagement and professional development.
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to support business decisions through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Establish departmental objectives, performance metrics and development plans aligned with wider business goals.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the finance function.
• Oversee the day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets and cost accounting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare, review and submit monthly financial reports through corporate reporting systems.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements and corporate policies.
• Prepare government statistical returns and other required financial submissions.
• Lead the monthly forecasting process, covering orders, sales, profit and loss, and balance sheet performance .
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Oversee annual labour and overhead cost studies, including the preparation and verification of cost rolls.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support cross-functional business improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, managing documentation, audit queries and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate annual statutory filings with the relevant company registration authorities and company secretarial representatives.
• Oversee annual tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisers.

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• At least five years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Demonstrable financial leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Experience with US GAAP and financial reporting within a multinational or publicly listed group environment.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements and local regulatory obligations.
• Experience managing and developing direct reports within a finance team.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex financial information.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and data integrity.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making and lead change.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex projects. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.