Financial Controller

About the company

This is a well-established Dublin business with solid finances, operating in a specialised sector that is expanding quickly. The organisation has earned a reputation as a leader in its market, with an international presence and the majority of its output shipped overseas. Backed by advanced technology, strong entry barriers, and sustained growth, it presents an excellent chance to join an accomplished leadership group and help drive further scale.

Role overview

As Group Financial Controller, you will be a central part of the senior leadership team and work closely with the CEO and COO. You will own the group’s finance function, ensuring dependable reporting, effective controls, and meaningful analysis that supports business decisions at the highest level.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated management accounts for the group, including variance analysis, balance sheet review, and forecasting.
• Take charge of budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow oversight.
• Ensure cost accounting and inventory valuation are accurate and well controlled.
• Manage the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
• Maintain robust financial controls, internal policies, and compliance systems, including VAT and duty requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Direct internal audit activity and present the findings to senior management.
• Work alongside operational teams to improve business performance.
• Support external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other specialists.
• Contribute to strategic projects, financial modelling, and possible acquisition activity.

Growth opportunity

This position includes a defined route toward Finance Director, with wider leadership exposure expected over time.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a degree relevant to the field.
• At least 10 years of experience in a comparable finance leadership position.
• Strong technical knowledge of reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and costing.
• Experience in an SME or growth-stage environment would be an advantage.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic choices.
• Excellent analytical ability and close attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel capability and familiarity with ERP or other finance systems.
• Practical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Salary of approximately €100,000 to €120,000.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Pension contribution.
• Clear progression path to Finance Director.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and business strategy.
• Opportunity to work in an international, high-growth sector.

Additional information

This is a permanent, full-time, onsite role based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. The employer is an employment agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and temporary workers. Any application will be subject to the employer’s standard terms, privacy policy, and disclaimers.