Financial Controller

ACCPRO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCPRO is assisting a fast-expanding manufacturer in recruiting a Financial Controller to lead the finance function as the #1 in Finance. The role suits a technically strong, hands-on professional who will help drive the business forward amid growth and ongoing M&A activity in Ireland.

You will oversee statutory reporting, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT for the local entity, manage a small AP/AR team, and champion process automation and digitalisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified and technically strong accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
• Minimum 5–8 years' PQE in industry.
• Experience in controllership or financial operations with strong Irish GAAP and group reporting.
• Hands-on within a small Finance team; keen to use automation to modernise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational finance for local entity (statutory, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT) and prepare for group consolidation.
• Responsible for M&A activity.
• Manage a small AP/AR team.
• Improve structures to modernise the finance function (process improvement, automation, digitalisation).
• Prepare KPIs and dashboards; present results to CEO and board.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash reporting and liquidity planning.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Controllership

Financial operations

Automation

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Our client, a fast expanding manufacturer, is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team as #1 in Finance. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, hands-on and keen to drive the business forward as they expand in their presence in the local market through significant M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all of operational finance (statutory, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT) for local entity and preparation for group consolidation
• Responsible for M&A activity
• Manage a small team across AP/AR
• Improve on existing structures to modernise the finance function (process improvement, automation, digitalisation)
• Prepare KPIs and dashboards, presenting results to CEO and board
• Ensure accurate and timely cash reporting, monitoring liquidity planning

Key Skills:

• Qualified and technically strong accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with minimum 5-8 years' PQE in industry
• Experienced in a controllership or financial operations role (strong Irish GAAP and Group reporting essential)
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small Finance team
• Keen to use automation tools to modernise and improve reporting, processes etc