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Group Financial Controller

We are hiring a commercially focused Group Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our multi-entity, growing organisation in Longford. This is a critical role for a finance professional who brings rigour, leadership, and a strong appetite for change.

Key Responsibilities of Group Financial Controller :

  • Lead and manage the financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective control.

  • Consolidate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Drive improvements in ERP usage, with a focus on automation and efficiency.

  • Oversee the external audit process and maintain strong relationships with auditors and advisors.

  • Manage cash flow, debt financing, and covenant reporting with a proactive and detail-driven approach.

  • Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership.

  • Ensure tax compliance and manage external reporting in collaboration with advisors and payroll providers.

  • Lead and develop a small finance team, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Support compliance with private equity ownership reporting requirements.

  • Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including banks and auditors.

What Group Financial Controller will bring:

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience.

  • Experience in a similar role within a multi-entity or complex organisational structure.

  • Strong audit background and experience managing external audit processes.

  • Experience in a private equity environment or leveraged business is a strong advantage.

  • Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.

  • Skilled in financial analysis, problem solving, and decision-making.

  • Strong communicator with the confidence to work across all levels of the organisation.

  • High level of personal drive, initiative, and ability to get things done.

  • Strong ERP system experience

What's on offer for Group Financial Controller:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • The opportunity to play a key role in a business going through transformation.

  • A collaborative, down-to-earth team that values initiative and ownership.

  • Scope to influence systems, processes, and financial strategy.

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role of Group Financial Controller in Longford, contact Michelle Miley at 090 6450667 or via email at michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie