Financial Controller

About the Role

An expanding private equity-backed international firm is in search of a Financial Controller to assume a pivotal leadership position within its finance department. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role involves hands-on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic and commercially driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the month-end closing process, delivering precise and prompt monthly management accounts along with annual statutory accounts, complemented by comprehensive variance analyses.
• Drive ongoing enhancements in finance-related systems, processes, and internal controls, emphasizing automation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily cash management and forecasting activities, ensuring robust controls over payments, bank reconciliations, and working capital management.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO on board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, finance transformation initiatives, and crucial business projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to foster high performance, accountability, and continual development.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations including VAT, PAYE/PRSI, Corporation Tax, statutory reporting obligations, and the annual audit process.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant with preference for those trained in practice, possessing over five years of post-qualification experience in a fast-moving commercial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing, developing, and inspiring finance teams.
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities paired with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and process optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with various business units, investors, and external advisors.
• Well-organized, capable of juggling multiple priorities and meeting demanding deadlines effectively.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

The position offers a salary of €105,000 annually along with additional benefits. The role supports a hybrid working model.