Financial Controller
We are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and rapidly expanding construction related organisation based in East Cork that works with a portfolio of high-end clients across multiple sectors. The business is entering an exciting phase of development, and we are now seeking an ambitious and proactive Financial Controller to join their team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is looking to build a long-term career in operations. As the company continues to scale, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal part in streamlining workflows, supporting key operational functions, and contributing to ongoing growth.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Clear progression into Operations Management: The company is committed to developing talent internally, and this position offers a real pathway to an Operations Manager role as the business expands.
- Opportunity to implement new systems: You’ll have genuine scope to recommend and introduce new tools and processes to enhance efficiency across the organisation.
- Join a business with international reach: With operations in Ireland, the UK and Germany and an impressive high-end client base, this role provides excellent exposure and future potential.
- Work closely with senior leadership: You’ll collaborate with key decision-makers and contribute to both strategic and day-to-day operations.
Reporting directly to the Company Directors the Financial Controller the overall purpose of the Financial Controller role is to:
· Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting and statutory compliance of the business entities
· To contribute in a meaningful way to the commercial decision making for the business
Responsibilities of the role will include:
· Preparation of monthly management accounts for all companies within the group, including the UK and German entities
· Preparation of annual financial accounts for group companies
· Ensuring tax compliance including Corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, PRSI, USC
· Liaising with the Auditors on the annual Audit and consolidation of company accounts
· Ongoing continuous improvements, reviewing existing company processes and implementing the necessary changes to enhance job costing and margin reporting
· Cashflow forecasting and management of same
· Budgeting and reporting on variances on same
· Assisting the Quantity Surveyors on the tendering process for new projects
· Leading, managing and motivating the finance team in both Ireland and the UK
· Reviewing Financial systems and working on continued improvement of the purchase ordering system and the creditors ledgers.
· Supporting the overall management of the operations when required
· Other ad hoc responsibilities as they arise
This role will suit
· Qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA
· A min of 5 years PQE experience in a busy company. Experience in implementation of systems expected. Experience of the construction industry or manufacturing would be an advantage
· A high level of commercial acumen essential
· Highly self-driven, motivated individual with strong people skills and management skills required
· Highly computerate literate essential.
· Flexible to travel to other sites nationally and abroad as required.
· A can do attitude essential
What’s in it for you
· A competitive salary will be on offer for this role, commensurate with experience
· Working in a dynamic fast growing Irish business at a Senior level where you can help influence decisions
· Good potential for future growth in this role
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.
021-4809118