Financial Controller

Overview : An international organisation with a strong operational footprint across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and North America is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day activities of its finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Director and working with the Head of Finance, this is a key leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, and team management within a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Purpose of the Role : To ensure the integrity of financial operations by overseeing all aspects of monthly reporting, compliance, and financial control.

The successful candidate will lead a large finance team, partner with senior business stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities : Manage the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Review and consolidate balance sheet reconciliations and P&L performance Work with finance leadership on strategic projects and system upgrades Analyse financial results, identify trends, and present insights to senior leadership Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and working capital initiatives Lead and develop a team of finance professionals across AP, AR, and GL functions Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and audit requirements Implement and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks Drive improvements in systems, reporting tools, and finance processes Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and Group Finance Candidate Requirements : Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred) with 5+ years PQE Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role Proven experience managing and mentoring a large finance team Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Advanced Excel capabilities and strong systems knowledge Solid understanding of Irish and UK tax regulations Comfortable operating in a deadline-driven, change-oriented environment Ideal Candidate : The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance leader with a hands-on approach and a strong control mindset.

They are comfortable managing competing priorities, developing high-performing teams, and influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation.

A background in large or complex organisations will be beneficial.

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