Project Finance Controller - Energy & Utilities

Gaeltec Utilities Limited; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive compensation package

progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

personal development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Gaeltec Utilities Limited, Kilkenny, is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller (Projects) to support energy and telecoms operations across Ireland. You will partner with project managers to drive profitability, deliver monthly management accounts and KPI reporting, and oversee budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will contribute to investment appraisals, maintain internal controls and ensure IFRS compliance, while working with the Finance Team

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics.
• 3–5 years' experience in controlling, FP&A, or project finance.
• Experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or telecoms a plus.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or studying towards one is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly closings and forecasts.
• Partner with Project Managers to improve project profitability.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and variance analysis.
• Deliver accurate reporting to the Company Management Team.
• Support investment appraisals and business cases.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain strong internal controls.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and Irish statutory requirements.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, budgeting and processes.

Skills

Finance degree

FP&A experience

Project finance experience

Excel skills

ERP skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (studying towards)

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics

ACA/ACCA/CIMA studying towards

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Gaeltec Utilities Limited, Kilkenny, is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller (Projects) to support energy and telecoms operations across Ireland. You will partner with project managers to drive profitability, deliver monthly management accounts and KPI reporting, and oversee budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will contribute to investment appraisals, maintain internal controls and ensure IFRS compliance, while working with the Finance Team