Our client, a leading player in the Irish FMCG sector with a portfolio of beloved Irish brands, is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join their growing finance team.
This permanent position is based in Dublin 12 with Hybrid working 60/40.
Key Responsibilities of Assistant Financial Controller:
- Lead and manage the Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and General Ledger teams.
- Oversee weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting and reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of general ledger accounts and monthly management accounts.
- Manage intercompany reconciliations and agreement of balances across multiple entities.
- Review monthly balance sheet accounts and drive high standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Act as a key liaison for the external audit process and prepare all supporting documentation.
- Support statutory compliance across accounting and tax requirements.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process and internal reporting improvements.
- Act as the finance point of contact for business-wide engagement and routine queries.
- Support continuous improvement and team development to ensure operational excellence within the finance function.
Qualifications & Experience of Assistant Financial Controller:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) with 7+ years’ PQE.
- Proven experience managing a small finance team, particularly in transactional finance areas.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems (experience with IFS is a plus).
- Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work with high volumes of data.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive mindset.
- Ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and work collaboratively across departments.
Benefits Include:
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with 6% employer and 5% employee contributions
- Eligibility for performance-related bonus scheme
- Access to discounted private healthcare plans
- Discounted on-site staff shop
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
- Participation in Cycle to Work and Travel Pass tax-saver schemes
- Vision care contribution (e.g., Specsavers support)
For more information or a confidential discussion about this role contact Michelle Miley at 090 6450667
email at michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie