Strategic Finance Controller – Growth & VAT Expert

RPG Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RPG Recruitment is supporting a client in Ireland seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to join the senior leadership team. This hands-on, strategic role shapes financial direction, supports commercial decision-making, and drives expansion across Europe.

Responsibilities include treasury, VAT, tax, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and leading a finance team. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and 5+ years' experience with Excel, Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC are required.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5+ years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU VAT.
• Advanced Excel; analytical and solutions-driven.
• Experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage debtors, creditors, and working capital.
• Oversee payroll, Irish & UK VAT, corporation tax, CSO/CRO filings.
• Maintain pricing models and billing structures; analyse revenue and margin impacts.
• Optimise Dynamics 365 Business Central for efficiency and scale.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear insights.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide data-driven analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Advise management and sales teams on commercial and tax matters.
• Lead and grow the VAT and back-office services unit.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and risk management.

Skills

5+ years' experience

Irish/EU VAT knowledge

Advanced Excel

Jet Reports

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Strong communicator

Organisational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Jet Reports

Excel

Job description

RPG Recruitment is supporting a client in Ireland seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to join the senior leadership team. This hands-on, strategic role shapes financial direction, supports commercial decision-making, and drives expansion across Europe.

Responsibilities include treasury, VAT, tax, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and leading a finance team. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and 5+ years' experience with Excel, Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC are required.