Financial Controller

GPC Finance; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Mentoring system

Access to a Global Network

Job summary

GPC Finance, located in Cork, is looking for a Financial Controller to manage finance operations and provide strategic advice. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, and team development.

This role offers a competitive salary between €90,000 and €95,000, along with hybrid working options, a performance bonus, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years PQE in relevant roles.
• Experience in a professional services environment like accounting or law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts accurately.
• Manage all finance activities including cash flow.
• Oversee finance processes for improvements.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Technical skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Financial Controller

Our client is a leading Irish provider of accountancy and advisory services for smart, commercially ambitious enterprises seeking the highest standards in client service and expertise. They are currently seeking to recruit a Financial Controller to join our multi-site team. Reporting to the Firm’s Board of Directors and managing the finance team and day to day finance operations, this role will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to play an integral role in managing and developing the finance function, providing strategic finance advice to stakeholders and supporting the integration of future acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly Management Accounts
• Ownership of all finance activities within the business to include cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset register, taxes etc.
• Continuous reviewing of finance processes, systems and procedures to drive improvements in outputs, productivity and quality of information produced.
• Managing, leading and developing the finance team
• Ensuring all statutory returns are submitted accurately within deadlines
• Managing annual audit and preparation of statutory audited accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Working closely with senior management team on any projects such as integration of new entities, supporting due diligence and engaging with banking partners.
• Overseeing internal monthly payroll process.
• Providing financial analysis as required to support business units and to assist decision making.
• Fostering a strong working relationship with MKS and leveraging their knowledge to the benefit of the business and our finance function.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant with minimum of 8 years’ PQE
• Previous industry experience within a professional services environment (Law firm, Accounting practice etc.. i.e.. partner led firm)
• An effective and capable team player with strong communications and influencing skills
• Proactive and self-motivated in approach with a demonstrable and real interest in joining a very professional and faced paced team
• A track record in providing high quality financial information
• Excellent technical, IT and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• The potential to effectively lead and develop a professional team

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary €90,000 – €95,000 DOE
• Annual performance bonus
• Pension contribution
• A good work life-balance
• Hybrid working options
• Career development and progression opportunities
• In-house training and CPD support
• Mentoring system, continual assessment and feedback
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Active social club and wellness initiatives
• Access to the a Global Network