Group Financial Controller
Job ref: 51057
LocationNorth Dublin
SectorAccountancy & Tax
Job typePermanent
Salary€60,000 - €120,000
Group Financial Controller
Summary:
The Group Financial Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for robust financial governance and delivering timely and accurate reporting. This includes managing the month-end process across the entire Group.Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a highly skilled and motivated Group Financial Controller to oversee all aspects of group accounting, reporting, and financial control. This senior role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement throughout the finance function.Key Responsibilities
- Group Reporting & Consolidation:
- Lead the preparation of consolidated Group management accounts statements for the Group, ensuring compliance with FRS102 GAAP reporting.
- Oversee monthly and annual financial and management reporting, including KPI reporting to executive committees and business divisions.
- Analyze and explain business results, providing insightful commentary and variance analysis for senior management and the board.
- Monitor working capital management and cashflow conversion.
- Prepare and present board packs, which include financial overviews, KPI updates, and non-financial data including, HSEQ, ESG and Group integration plans.
- Deliver clear and concise presentations of financial results and strategic insights to C-suite and board members.
- ERP & Systems Management:
- Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of our 4PS ERP system across group entities.
- Ensure financial data integrity and process automation through the effective use of ERP and reporting tools.
- Onboarding Newly Acquired Entities:
- Lead the financial onboarding and integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with group policies and systems.
- Coordinate financial reporting setup, and harmonization of accounting practices.
- Group Accounting Policy & Internal Controls:
- Set and maintain group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across all entities.
- Implement and monitor robust internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Audit & Tax Management:
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, and Co-Sec. coordinating annual audits and statutory filings.
- Ensure adequate preparation and timely completion and delivery of the annual audit process, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and filings of taxes and accounts.
- Support the CFO in delivering key strategic finance objectives, including mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, capital expenditures, and investor relations.
- Manager Debt reporting obligations and covenant compliance.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives throughout the finance function.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and implementing best practices.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Lead and develop the group finance team, providing mentorship and supporting career growth.
- Act as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information in an accessible manner.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, including managerial positions.
- Demonstrated experience in group financial reporting, consolidation, and audit management, with strong technical expertise, ideally within a PE backed multinational or multi-entity environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial controls, and process improvement methodologies.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
