Financial Controller, Irish SME, West Dublin

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Irish SME in Dublin is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management, ensure compliance, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of senior finance experience, strong technical and leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary up to €110,000 plus bonuses, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Career enhancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record in financial management and operational oversight.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
• Manage working capital and drive profitability.
• Oversee financial controls, compliance, audit, and tax requirements.
• Review and improve current financial systems.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Commercial awareness

Advanced Excel skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CMA qualification

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Financial Controller Required For Successful Irish SME in West Dublin. Mainly Office Based Job Paying up to €110,000.

Finance Controller

About Your New Employer

• Dynamic and Growing Company: Join a company with 40 employees that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Role: Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing company strategy and operations.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment that balances commercial, operational, and people priorities.

About Your New Job

• Lead Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting. Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and Board reports.
• Drive Profitability: Manage working capital, drive profitability and margin improvement, and provide financial analysis to support tenders, investments, and commercial decisions.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee financial controls, compliance, audit, and tax requirements. Manage insurances cover & facilities contracts.
• Innovate Financial Systems: Review and improve current financial systems using AI or other methods. Build financial models to assess new revenue streams and investment opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.

What Skills You Need

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years in a senior finance leadership role with a proven track record in financial management, commercial awareness, and operational oversight.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills, experience with SQL and/or Power BI, and demonstrated success in implementing and optimising business systems.
• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CMA qualification.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and people management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and foster a positive culture.
• Commercial Acumen: Focus on profitability, efficiency, and customer success.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive Salary: Salary up to €110,000 + bonus.
• Career Enhancement: Work with some great people and play a key role moving this business forward.