Financial Controller

Cregg Recruitment; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Pension

Share options

Negotiable

Job summary

CREGG is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our client based in Shannon, Co. Clare. This full-time, mostly onsite role reports to the CEO and oversees financial accounting, management accounting, cash flow, financial controls, costing, and ERP system implementations.

The ideal candidate will have professionally qualified accounting credentials and at least five years in a similar function, with strong analytical and cash management skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an accounting function, preferably within a design, engineering, manufacturing services, or related industry.
• Strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reporting, reconciliations, cash flow, and costing.
• Strong systems and IT skills, with experience supporting or implementing new ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end financial close, including journals, reconciliations, and preparation of the monthly management reporting pack.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, prepayments, accruals, customer deposits, and net wages.
• Manage and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage monthly bank and credit card transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and manage weekly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage Revenue Returns and associated correspondence, including VAT and PREM.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance metrics.
• Take hands-on responsibility for weekly and monthly cash flow management.
• Prepare cash flow plans and analyse performance against forecasted sales plans.
• Work closely with the CEO and Business Development function to finalise cash planning and sales forecasts.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place across accounting and financial processes.
• Support the development and improvement of the Finance function and broader financial processes.
• Participate in ongoing Lean improvement and systems implementation projects, including ERP implementation.
• Work collaboratively with wider cross-functional teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Cash flow management

Financial controls

Education

Professional accountant qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Financial Controller CREGG are seeking an experienced and ambitious Financial Controller to join our client based in Shannon, Co.Clare. This is a full-time, primarily onsite position, with some flexibility available where feasible. Reporting to the Company CEO, the Financial Controller will play a key role in the financial management of the business, overseeing financial accounting, management accounting, cash flow, financial controls, costing, and supporting the implementation of new systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end financial close, including journals, reconciliations, and preparation of the monthly management reporting pack.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, prepayments, accruals, customer deposits, and net wages.
• Manage and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage monthly bank and credit card transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and manage weekly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage Revenue Returns and associated correspondence, including VAT and PREM.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance metrics.
• Take hands-on responsibility for weekly and monthly cash flow management.
• Prepare cash flow plans and analyse performance against forecasted sales plans.
• Work closely with the CEO and Business Development function to finalise cash planning and sales forecasts.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place across accounting and financial processes.
• Support the development and improvement of the Finance function and broader financial processes.
• Participate in ongoing Lean improvement and systems implementation projects, including ERP implementation.
• Work collaboratively with wider cross-functional teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professionally qualified accountant.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an accounting function, preferably within a design, engineering, manufacturing services, or related industry.
• Strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reporting, reconciliations, cash flow, and costing.
• Strong systems and IT skills, with experience supporting or implementing new ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Financial Controller
• Accountant
• ACCA
• CIMA
• Clare
• Limerick
• Finance Manager

Benefits

• Parking
• Share options
• Pension
• Negotiable
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Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.