Strategic Financial Controller - Hybrid & Growth Leader

Cpl Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Career progression to director level

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance team and drive the next phase of growth. The role covers monthly/annual closes, robust controls, and strategic financial direction across operations.

You will partner with commercial and technical leaders, oversee budgets, risk, and audit, and support global CFO initiatives for the region. Hybrid role based in Limerick with flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in a relevant discipline.
• Fully qualified accountant preferred.
• 6–7+ years in Finance Controller/Finance Manager level roles.
• Experience supporting international entities is advantageous.
• Experience in growth planning and expansion strategy is advantageous.
• Excellent IT skills with MS Office suite.
• Proven ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial direction.
• Ownership of monthly and annual close processes and robust controls.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis and performance reports.
• Oversee risk, compliance and audit processes; coordinate annual budgets.
• Mentor the finance team and liaise with the global CFO on region projects.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor or higher in a related discipline

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Cpl Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance team and drive the next phase of growth. The role covers monthly/annual closes, robust controls, and strategic financial direction across operations.

You will partner with commercial and technical leaders, oversee budgets, risk, and audit, and support global CFO initiatives for the region. Hybrid role based in Limerick with flexibility.