Financial Controller - SME

RPG Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RPG Recruitment is seeking a highly capable Financial Controller for a long-established e-commerce fulfilment and market-entry partner serving international brands across Europe. This hands-on, strategic role sits on the senior management team and offers real influence over financial direction, commercial decision-making, and expansion plans.

You will lead day-to-day accounting, manage VAT, corporate tax, payroll, and reporting, optimise ERP systems, and mentor the finance team.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU VAT.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial controls.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, corporation tax and CRO filings.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

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

• Lead day‑to‑day accounting and financial controls.
• 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.

Commercial & Leadership

• 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.