Site-Based Manufacturing Financial Controller

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the on-site finance function for a well-established manufacturing site in Clare. The role reports to the financial director and oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and at least five years in finance leadership within manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
• Progressive experience in finance and accounting (≥5 years).
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing finance function.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Experience with US GAAP in a multinational or listed environment.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting and local regulatory obligations.
• Experience managing and developing finance staff.
• SOX knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical skills with high data integrity and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive in leading change and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, promoting performance and professional development.
• Partner with operational leaders to support business decisions through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Establish department objectives, metrics and development plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen finance function effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets and cost accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for corporate reporting systems.
• Support compliance with accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare government statistical returns and other financial submissions.
• Lead monthly forecasting for orders, sales, P&L and balance sheet.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and recommend profitability improvements.
• Oversee annual labour and overhead cost studies and cost rolls.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional support.
• Coordinate audits and respond to queries; manage statutory filings and tax compliance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Statutory reporting

SOX knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent

Job description

Gi Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the on-site finance function for a well-established manufacturing site in Clare. The role reports to the financial director and oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and at least five years in finance leadership within manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder management.