Financial Controller - SME

RPG Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RPG Recruitment supports a long-established e-commerce fulfilment and market-entry partner seeking a Commercially focused Financial Controller. This hands-on leader will join the senior management team, shaping financial direction and driving expansion.

Responsibilities include managing debtors/creditors, VAT, tax, and payroll, plus overseeing reporting, budgeting, and strategic risk planning. Strong Excel, VAT knowledge, and experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC are desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years' experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU VAT.
• Advanced Excel; analytical and solution‑driven.
• Experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC is a plus.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage debtors, creditors, and working capital.
• Oversee payroll, Irish & UK VAT, corporation tax, CSO/CRO filings.
• Maintain pricing models and billing structures; analyse revenue and margin impacts.
• Optimise Dynamics 365 Business Central for efficiency and scale.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear insights.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide data‑driven analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Advise management and sales teams on commercial and tax matters.
• Lead and grow the VAT and back‑office services unit.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and risk management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Jet Reports

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Financial Controller required by long established e‑commerce fulfilment and market‑entry partner for high‑growth international brands across Europe. With deep expertise across fulfilment, assembly, customer service, and VAT services,

The Role

The company are nowhiring an ambitious, commercially focused Financial Controller to join our senior management leadership team. This is a hands‑on, strategic role with real influence across the business. You’ll shape financial direction, support commercial decision‑making, and help drive the next phase of our expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Manage debtors, creditors, and working capital.
• Oversee payroll, Irish & UK VAT, corporation tax, CSO/CRO filings.
• Maintain pricing models and billing structures; analyse revenue and margin impacts.
• Optimise Dynamics 365 Business Central for efficiency and scale.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear insights.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide data‑driven analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Advise management and sales teams on commercial and tax matters.
• Lead and grow the VAT and back‑office services unit.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU VAT.
• Advanced Excel; analytical and solutions‑driven.
• Experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.