Group Financial Controller, Manufacturing, Dublin (Hybrid)

Accountancy Solutions; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Dublin seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function. The successful candidate will drive financial reporting, manage budgeting and forecasting, and oversee the finance team. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with over 8 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing or retail, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills. This is a key role with significant responsibility, offering a chance to influence the company's financial strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years PQE in finance.
• Experience in manufacturing or retail sectors.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Deliver financial reporting and KPI analysis.
• Manage budget forecasts and cash flow.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CMA/CPA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Financial Controller – Manufacturing

Our client are part of a leading Multinational across the globe, they are currently seeking to recruit an expereinced Group Financial Controller to lead the Irish finance function and manage the group reporting requirements and building a strong relationship with their parent company.

This role will be an integral part of the leadership team for Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function to support the business throughout its continued growth.

The Position

This role will report to the General Manager encompassing all aspects of finance with a strategic input into driving the business forward and adding value to all of the decision making. It is varied and a mix of commercial and operational duties in a small finance team. Some of the duties will include:

• Lead and develop finance team
• Deliver financial reporting and KPI analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow including reviewing against projections
• Oversight of full accounts payable and receivable functions
• Oversight of payroll
• Oversight of all costing activity (including activity based costing) with a focus on ensuring pricing models are based on current cost drivers in the business reviews
• Statutory filings
• Manage Year End process and liaise with Group Auditors
• Review and improve accounting systems, policies and procedures and continually optimise the accounting operations
• Procurement optimisation
• Preparation and evaluation of proposals to develop the business
• Financial, operational and commercial risk management
• Treasury management
• Oversight of Insurance, legal and data protection activities

The Person

The role is high profile within the business and successful candidate should possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Qualified accountant with at least 8 years PQE
• Relevant industry gained within a manufacturing / retail environment ideally with multinational experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Excellent technical financial accounting skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, pay close attention to detail and ensure quality in output
• A well-motivated team player with a strong ability to work on own initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Working knowledge of financial systems

Interested in this role?

To apply for this position please contact Suzanne Fowler at or forward your CV to