Senior Financial Controller - Construction Finance

Communicate Recruitment Solutions; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an established Irish construction and engineering business in Dublin. You will own the finance function and lead a small team, delivering robust financial reporting and commercial insight.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax compliance and audit coordination, with strong focus on project profitability and process improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years post-qualified experience preferred.
• Construction, engineering, contracting, manufacturing or project-based experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small finance team.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor working capital.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management.
• Monitor project profitability, margins, costs and financial performance.
• Work with project managers and operations to improve financial performance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate the annual audit and statutory accounts preparation.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting.
• Support senior management with financial modelling and ad-hoc analyses.
• Assist with strategic projects and business development initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Communicate Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an established Irish construction and engineering business in Dublin. You will own the finance function and lead a small team, delivering robust financial reporting and commercial insight.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax compliance and audit coordination, with strong focus on project profitability and process improvements.