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Assistant Financial Controller

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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