Financial Controller

Cpl Resources; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Cpl Resources is seeking a Financial Controller for a fast-growing specialist provider of engineering and technical services to multinational manufacturers. Reporting to the site based Director of Operations, you will lead the finance function and steer strategic financial direction and governance across operations.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with 2–3 days in Limerick city centre and balance from home, a salary up to €95k plus annual bonus, pension, private health insurance, and 25

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Fully qualified accountant - Big 3 training preferred but not essential.
• 6-7+ years experience at Finance Controller/Finance Manager level.
• Experience supporting international entities is advantageous.
• Experience in growth planning & expansion strategy is advantageous.
• Excellent IT skills and high proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Proven ERP system experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly and annual close processes.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis and performance reports.
• Oversee risk, compliance and audit processes.
• Coordinate and implement annual budgets.
• Provide financial guidance to commercial and technical leaders.
• Lead business transformation projects.
• Mentor and support your team in their duties.
• Liaise with the global CFO on relevant regional projects.

Skills

IT skills

ERP systems

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIA)

Job description

Financial Controller

Are you an experienced Financial Controller from the technical or professional services sector who is now looking for a new challenge? Or are you ambitious & now looking to kick on your career into a Financial Controller level role which may not be available to you in your current company? Our client, a highly successful & fast growing specialist provider of engineering & technical services to the multinational manufacturing sector, have now engaged with us in Cpl to assist them in recruiting an experienced Financial Controller who will lead their finance team & help drive the next stage of company growth. This new permanent role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious & driven accountant to further develop their career.

The Job

Reporting to the site based Director of Operations, you will be a key part of the senior leadership team & be responsible for leading the finance function as well as providing strategic financial direction & governance across all aspects of business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly & annual close processes
• Develop & maintain robust financial controls
• Deliver detailed financial analysis & performance reports
• Oversee risk/compliance & audit processes
• Coordinate & implement annual budgets
• Provide financial guidance to commercial & technical leaders
• Lead business transformation projects
• Mentor & support your team in their own duties
• Liaise with the global CFO on all relevant projects for your region

Ideal Candidate

• 3rd level degree qualified in a relevant discipline
• Fully qualified accountant - Big 3 training preferred but not essential
• 6-7+ years experience in a Finance Controller, Finance Manager or similar level role ideally
• Experience gained supporting international entities would be a major advantage
• Experience in growth planning & expansion strategy would be an advantage
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of ability in all Microsoft applications
• Proven ERP systemexperience would be an advantage

Offer & Benefits

This position is being offered as a permanent role & salary on offer will depend on skills/experience of the candidate but is expected to range up to 90-95k approx.

In addition there will be annual bonus, pension contribution, private health insurance, 25 days AL, etc. as well as excellent further career growth & development prospects towards a director level role.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role will be a hybrid position with 2-3 days office based in Limerick city centre & the balance from home/remote so could also suit candidates outside the immediate Limerick region.

Eligibility

Candidates holding restricted visas or work permits will not be considered & you must be available to interview in person.