Financial Controller
Job ref: 50880
LocationWest Dublin
SectorAccountancy & Tax
Job typePermanent
Salary€60,000 - €120,000
Finance Controller
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
My client is a dynamic and fast-growing private equity backed company. Due to continued growth they are no recruiting for a newly created Financial Controller position. for their head offfice in Kildare.
Role Summary:
The Finance Controller will be responsible for leading financial operations in Ireland and the UK and you will act as a strategic partner to the CFO and business units, ensuring robust financial management across both markets.
Main duties:
Financial Leadership & Oversight
Salary: €90k - €100k plus benefits
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
My client is a dynamic and fast-growing private equity backed company. Due to continued growth they are no recruiting for a newly created Financial Controller position. for their head offfice in Kildare.
Role Summary:
The Finance Controller will be responsible for leading financial operations in Ireland and the UK and you will act as a strategic partner to the CFO and business units, ensuring robust financial management across both markets.
Main duties:
Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Manage end-to-end finance functions across Ireland and the UK.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, forecasts, cost centre analysis and variance analysis.
- Consolidate financial reporting across both entities, ensuring alignment with internal and external requirements.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across jurisdictions.
- Prepare the management reporting packs including Board summary slides
- Ensure compliance with Irish and UK financial, tax, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Revenue, HMRC, Companies House, CRO).
- Coordinate year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors in both regions.
- Maintain and enhance internal control procedures and risk management practices.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support key business decisions, pricing models, and investment opportunities.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives in both markets.
- Contribute to funding, grant reporting, and sustainability finance initiatives where applicable.
- Contribute to ESG and sustainability reporting.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of six finance professionals across AP, AR, Payroll, and Reporting.
- Set clear objectives, provide ongoing mentoring, and support professional development.
- Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Drive process automation and finance system enhancements to support scalability.
- Oversee implementation and integration of financial systems across Ireland and the UK.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial efficiency.
- Qualified accountant with minimum of 5 years’ pqe
- Previous experience in a senior finance role
- Experience or working in a private equity back business an advantage.
- Prior experience in a growth-stage business is a plus.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage, Xero) and Excel.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Salary: €90k - €100k plus benefits
