Financial Controller

3dpersonnels; Donegal; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel in County Donegal is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function, report to senior leadership and drive strategic decisions.

This on-site role covers monthly accounts, budgeting, cash flow management, compliance, and building a high-performing finance team in a fast-paced commercial environment, commutable from Letterkenny.

The ideal candidate will hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and bring 10+ years in Financial Controller or senior accounting roles.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 10+ years' experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Management Accounting role.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to support business decisions.
• Manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Ensure all tax and statutory compliance obligations are met.
• Overseeing and developing the internal finance team.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function.
• Supporting business growth initiatives and commercial projects.
• Liaising with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and governance procedures.
• Providing financial analysis and performance reporting to senior management.
• Undertaking additional ad hoc projects and duties as required.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Controller required in County Donegal- commutable from Letterkenny (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
3D Personnel are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in the North West to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is a key appointment within the organisation and an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a successful business for their next chapter of growth.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the finance function, supporting strategic decision-making, driving process improvements, and providing valuable commercial insight to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to support business decisions
• Managing cash flow and working capital requirements
• Ensuring all tax and statutory compliance obligations are met
• Overseeing and developing the internal team
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function
• Supporting business growth initiatives and commercial projects
• Liaising with auditors, banks, and external advisors
• Maintaining robust financial controls and governance procedures
• Providing financial analysis and performance reporting to senior management
• Undertaking additional ad hoc projects and duties as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous substantial experience (ideally 10 years +) in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Management Accounting role
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence decision-making
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a successful business
• Key leadership position with significant influence
• Long-term career prospects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Salary TBC - commensurate with experience

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