Financial Controller

Your new company Our client is a long-established and highly successful construction business that has experienced significant growth over the past five years. Operating across Ireland, the UK and several European countries, the company delivers large-scale projects for leading organisations within the technology, data centre, life sciences and critical infrastructure sectors. With continued expansion planned across Europe, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a key stage of its growth journey and play an influential role within the finance leadership team. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join a growing international business and take ownership of finance operations across multiple European jurisdictions. The role offers a broad remit, combining financial control, team leadership and strategic finance responsibilities while providing valuable exposure to international VAT, compliance and regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting the business's continued expansion across Europe. Key responsibilities include: Managing financial reporting and controls across multiple European entities Overseeing multi-jurisdictional VAT, tax and compliance requirements Partnering with local advisers across Europe to ensure regulatory compliance Leading and developing an established finance team Managing treasury and cash flow forecasting activities Driving process improvement and enhancing financial controls Supporting the CFO with strategic planning and business growth initiatives This role would particularly suit someone looking to broaden their international experience and gain exposure to complex European finance operations in a growing organisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Group Finance role within a fast-paced environment. You will have strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, alongside experience managing teams and working with senior stakeholders. Crucially, you will have exposure to multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional finance environments and a solid understanding of European VAT and compliance requirements, either through direct hands-on experience or by managing relationships with external advisors. Candidates who enjoy working across international operations and navigating complex regulatory environments will be particularly well suited to this opportunity. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a business that has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand across Europe. You'll gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions, work directly alongside an experienced CFO and have the opportunity to influence the development of the finance function as the company grows. Benefits include: Competitive salary package Hybrid working model 25 days annual leave Additional Christmas shutdown period Private health insurance 5% pension contribution Income protection Death in Service benefit Healthcare expenses scheme Most importantly, this role offers a genuine opportunity to step into a high-profile position with significant European exposure, leadership responsibility and long-term career development potential. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: 100 000

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