Financial Controller

Celtic Careers; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Growing international business

Senior position with impact

Job summary

Celtic Careers is partnering with a growing client in the construction and industrial services sector to appoint an experienced Financial Controller in Maynooth, Ireland. The role leads the finance function and supports growth with hands-on financial oversight.

The position supports expansion across the UK and Europe and requires a commercially focused finance professional who can drive effective controls and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Experience in construction/engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and GL management.
• Experience with UK VAT and CIS is desirable.
• Ability to lead finance function independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, cash flow, approvals.
• Prepare VAT, RCT, CIS and other returns.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor variances vs budgets.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls.
• Provide financial analysis for investments and decisions.
• Manage business expense processes.
• Assist with year-end accounts and audits.
• Advise on technical accounting, intercompany matters.
• Identify risks and implement controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes.
• Provide financial insight to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

IT skills

Independent work

Education

Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controler- Celtic Careers are delighted to be working with a growing client in the construction and industrial services sector, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join their team in Maynooth.

The business operates across Ireland, the UK and Europe and is continuing to expand, making this an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth.

This is a hands-on and commercially focused position, suited to an experienced finance professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can provide strong financial oversight while also supporting wider business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, cash flow and invoice approval processes.
• Prepare and submit VAT, RCT, CIS and other statutory returns.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and processes.
• Provide financial analysis and support for investment and business decisions.
• Manage the company's business expense processes.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external audits.
• Research and advise on technical accounting, taxation and intercompany matters.
• Identify financial and operational risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and systems.
• Provide financial insight and support to senior management as the business continues to grow.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position.
• Previous experience within the construction, engineering or related sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end processes and general ledger management.
• Experience with UK VAT and CIS is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a growing or fast-paced business.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Excellent Excel and wider IT skills, with experience using finance/ERP systems.
• Experience implementing or improving financial systems would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, controls and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to join a growing international business
• Senior position with the opportunity to make a real impact as the business continues to expand