Financial Controller

Hanrahan Builders; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanrahan Builders in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Financial Controller / Management Accountant to own the Accounts Department and lead the finance function. You will produce high-quality management accounts, strengthen controls and provide commercial insight to support decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, budgeting and cashflow, VAT and payroll coordination, and liaison with external advisors.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Hands-on, proactive and solutions focused with leadership experience.
• Confident communicator able to partner with senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P/L, balance sheet, variance analysis).
• Produce weekly financial reports to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.
• Oversee VAT, payroll coordination and statutory compliance.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Communication with seniors

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Xero

Excel advanced

Job description

The Financial Controller / Management Accountant will take ownership of the Accounts Department, leading the finance function and managing accounts personnel. This role is central to producing high-quality management accounts, strengthening financial controls, and providing commercial insight to support decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis
• Produce weekly financial reports to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes
• Oversee VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory compliance
• Support annual audit processes and liaise with external advisors

Controls & Governance

• Develop, implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations
• Identify and address gaps in reporting, systems or controls

Commercial & Business Partnering

• Provide financial insight to support pricing, margin analysis and profitability
• Analyse costs, trends and performance to identify efficiencies and growth opportunities
• Support senior management with clear, data-driven financial recommendations
• Manage and develop accounts personnel
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and accountability within the finance team

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–6+ years’ experience in a Management Accounting or similar role
• Experience running or significantly contributing to a finance function
• Payroll experience an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax and financial reporting requirements
• Proficient in accounting systems (Xero desirable) and advanced Excel
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Hands-on, proactive and solutions focused
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator able to partner with senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership capability with a collaborative approach