Financial Controller

Crown Global; Wicklow; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reflecting skills &

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

HSF health fund

Income protection

Professional development and training

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Crown is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function in Roundwood, Wicklow. You will report to the CFO and manage a team of four finance professionals, overseeing reporting, controls and treasury activities.

With at least five years of senior finance experience and a professional accounting qualification, you will drive month-end close, statutory compliance and board-ready reporting while supporting strategic decision-making in a growing international

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years senior finance experience in a group finance, commercial finance or financial control environment.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with the performance and strategic direction of the finance function.
• Oversee monthly and annual management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee month-end close processes.
• Lead the preparation of information for annual external audits.
• Ensure VAT, tax and other statutory requirements are met across relevant jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of four direct reports.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor finance processes.
• Manage day-to-day treasury and banking activities.
• Prepare and oversee cashflow forecasting and monitor liquidity.
• Monitor currency positions and FX exposure.
• Support credit management and customer credit reviews.
• Drive Finance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Work with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers.

Skills

Finance leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Team development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Roundwood, Co. Wicklow

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Working Arrangement

Office-based, with hybrid working available after probation

About Crown

Crown is Europe’s most trusted full building envelope contractor, delivering projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. We partner with leading organisations across technology, life sciences, critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

You will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, overseeing financial reporting and controls, supporting the CFO with strategic decision-making and leading a team of four finance professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a broad finance function within a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with the performance and strategic direction of the finance function.
• Oversee monthly and annual management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee month-end close processes.
• Lead the preparation of information for annual external audits.
• Ensure VAT, tax and other statutory requirements are met across relevant jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of four direct reports.

• Oversee supplier and subcontractor finance processes.
• Manage day-to-day treasury and banking activities.
• Prepare and oversee cashflow forecasting and monitor liquidity.
• Monitor currency positions and FX exposure.
• Support credit management and customer credit reviews.
• Drive Finance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Work with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers.

Requirements

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' senior finance experience, ideally within a group finance, commercial finance or financial control environment.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing and developing finance team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems/ERPs.
• Experience preparing board-level reporting or supporting senior leadership.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business drivers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

What Crown Offers

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• HSF health fund.
• Income protection.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing international business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role within a growing international business, we would like to hear from you.