Financial Controller

Financial Controller Team Operations | Contract type Full Time Permanent About Mitie Mitie Ireland is a leading facilities management, consultancy and professional services company. We offer a range of specialist services including technical services, security, cleaning, industrial cleaning, energy and sustainability, and professional consultancy. Our breadth and depth of services and expertise means that we can help to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, increase sustainability, and improve performance for our clients. We work with a wide range of private and public clients to create great work environments. At the 2025 Facilities Management Awards, our outstanding work was recognised with awards for Client and Service Provider, Best People Development and Excellence in Health & Safety. Mitie Ireland also won Facilities Management Company of the Year at the recent Chambers Ireland in Business Awards 2024. Mitie have been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark in and 2025 for our commitment to employee wellbeing and we have also been named in the Top 100 Employers for Wellbeing in Ireland. Mitie were the first FM company to achieve the Keep Well mark for employee wellbeing. We are proud of our diverse workforce and recognise our people through several reward and recognition schemes, as well as through our learning and tailored personal development. We are Mitie, the future of high-performing places An Overview : Reporting to the Finance Director, the experienced Financial Controller will have responsibility for all day to day financial and commercial matters supporting the team in delivering the profitability and growth of the business. Key responsibilities : Provide relevant, timely and accurate financial information and analysis to the business including monthly accounts, commentary and board packs, explaining variances to budget and forecast, and challenging assumptions. Provide Business Analysis to improve processes, productivity and performance, and support effective business decision-making. Support month-end and year-end close process including submission of group reporting within strict deadlines. Maintain proper and effective internal financial controls in accordance with the group finance policy and procedure manual. Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring that changes to business assumptions and financial impacts are captured on a timely and accurate basis. Ownership of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring an appropriate level of provisions are reflected in the accounts. Ensure a strong working relationship between Finance and other departments based on a Business Partnership model which ensures a balance between financial control and business support. Provide financial and commercial support to bid preparation and other business development activities. Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure that the audits are successfully completed in addition to assisting in the preparation and submission of tax and statutory compliance. Implement cost reductions initiatives to enhance margin growth. Provide leadership and direction to a team of six Finance Business Partners to ensure they are engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential. Assist the Finance Director with the overall smooth running of the finance function across procurement, payroll, AR and AP. About you : Qualified Accountant 5+ years PQE in a management role. Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset. Enterprise mindset to ensure the right prioritisation of initiatives for the organisation. Effective communicator with excellent influencing / collaboration skills and teamwork mindset. Self-driven with a hunger for learning and development and doing things right the first time. Strong IT Skills Microsoft office, particularly Excel. Enthusiasm, resilience & drive. Driving superior performance. Leading with Professionalism & Integrity. Benefits include : 25 days annual leave. Employer Pension contribution. Single cover healthcare. Annual 10% Bonus Annual leave purchase scheme (buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave per year). Free virtual GP service. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Mi Recognition (Thanking employees for a job well done ranging from €25 - €250). Talent Referral Scheme (Earn €100 - €3000 for referring a friend to Mitie). Long service awards (Ranging from €50-€300). Mi Deals (Fantastic savings at high street stores). A non-contributory life assurance scheme. Bike2Work Scheme. Tax Saver Scheme. Learning & development (access to 200 courses on our L&D platform). This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity, and should be utilised as a general guide, detailing the minimum requirements and responsibilities of the position. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder following the appraisal process and on an as and when required basis throughout the post holder's period of employment. Mitie is an equal opportunity employer. Skills : Financial Controller Qualified Accountant Finance Manager