Strategic Financial Controller for SME E‑commerce VAT

RPG Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RPG Recruitment supports a long-established e-commerce fulfilment and market-entry partner seeking a Commercially focused Financial Controller. This hands-on leader will join the senior management team, shaping financial direction and driving expansion.

Responsibilities include managing debtors/creditors, VAT, tax, and payroll, plus overseeing reporting, budgeting, and strategic risk planning. Strong Excel, VAT knowledge, and experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC are desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years' experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU VAT.
• Advanced Excel; analytical and solution‑driven.
• Experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC 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

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Jet Reports

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

RPG Recruitment supports a long-established e-commerce fulfilment and market-entry partner seeking a Commercially focused Financial Controller. This hands-on leader will join the senior management team, shaping financial direction and driving expansion.

Responsibilities include managing debtors/creditors, VAT, tax, and payroll, plus overseeing reporting, budgeting, and strategic risk planning. Strong Excel, VAT knowledge, and experience with Jet Reports and Dynamics 365 BC are desirable.