Group Finance Controller — Strategic Growth Partner

Darwin Hawkins; Munster; On-site; EUR 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial reporting and commercial finance function. Based in the South East, you will drive monthly management accounting, budgeting and strategic analyses for senior leadership.

You will work closely with the CFO, manage cost-control initiatives and support strategic finance projects in a high-growth Irish start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with appropriate professional status.
• At least 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Big 4 or Top 10 practice background is preferred.
• Experience in a commercial business environment.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ambition for long-term progression in a growing Irish business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce year-end accounts and supporting schedules.
• Create presentations and financial analyses for senior management.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans.
• Collaborate with operations to provide financial insights.
• Monitor overheads and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support CFO on strategic finance projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Liaise with stakeholders and external advisors as required.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

10+ years PQE

Big 4 / Top 10 trained

Commercial finance experience

Stakeholder management

Ambition for progression

Job description

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial reporting and commercial finance function. Based in the South East, you will drive monthly management accounting, budgeting and strategic analyses for senior leadership.

You will work closely with the CFO, manage cost-control initiatives and support strategic finance projects in a high-growth Irish start-up environment.