Financial Controller: Lean, ERP-Optimized Finance Lead

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Carlow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary NEG

Additional annual leave days with kept

Company pension of 3% of salary

Career Progression & Growth

Christmas Voucher

Secure & Free Car Parking

EV-Chargers on site

Further Education Support

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking a Financial Controller for a permanent, office-based role in Co Carlow reporting to the CEO with four direct reports.

Key duties include monthly close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and group consolidations, with SAP-B1 system optimization.

Ideal candidates hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with 3–6 years post-qualification experience, SME background, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years post-qualification experience, ideally with a background in an auditing firm followed by a commercial role.
• Experience in SME environments with global head office reporting.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; Crystal Reports or Sharperlight is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with strong reconciliations and audit trails.
• Practical problem-solver who improves workflows and embraces LEAN methods.
• Clear communication of financial rules to non-financial managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and month-end close.
• Own and accelerate month-end close; deliver management accounts within 6 working days.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations incl. intercompany and forex.
• Provide deep-dive variance analysis vs. budget.
• Oversee group consolidations and deferred revenue per FRS102.
• Maintain SAP-B1 ERP to automate data entry.
• Lead tax filings: VAT, corporate tax, payroll compliance; prepare statutory accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Internal controls

LEAN principles

Audit trails

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

Crystal Reports

Sharperlight

Job description

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking a Financial Controller for a permanent, office-based role in Co Carlow reporting to the CEO with four direct reports.

Key duties include monthly close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and group consolidations, with SAP-B1 system optimization.

Ideal candidates hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with 3–6 years post-qualification experience, SME background, and strong Excel skills.