Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

A dynamic and expanding group is seeking a high-calibre and technically sharp Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal, hands-on role in our continued success. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this isn't just a number-crunching exercise - it's an opportunity to be a key influencer, providing critical financial insights and driving operational excellence across our diverse locations. Based in the scenic Killarney, with regular travel to our group sites, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, collaborating with senior management and a talented finance team to achieve ambitious goals. If you're a highly motivated senior finance professional with a passion for making a tangible impact, this is your chance to join a team where your expertise will be truly valued and your contributions will directly shape our financial trajectory.

As the Group Financial Controller, you'll be instrumental in:

• Orchestrating Accurate and Insightful Financial Reporting: You'll be the conductor of our financial narrative, ensuring timely and precise reporting that provides a clear and comprehensive picture of our performance.
• Driving Strategic Decision-Making through Proactive Analysis: Go beyond the numbers! You'll delve deep into operational and financial data, providing incisive variance analysis and actionable insights to empower the finance team and senior leaders to achieve our financial aspirations.
• Fortifying Our Financial Foundations: You'll be the guardian of our internal accounting controls, rigorously monitoring and strengthening them across all locations, and expertly managing our annual external financial audit.
• Championing Operational Excellence: You'll be a key player in our group-wide operational excellence programme, ensuring the finance function is a driving force for continuous improvement.
• Leading High-Impact Financial Projects: From seamlessly integrating newly acquired businesses to spearheading standardisation and automation initiatives, you'll take ownership of critical projects that directly impact our efficiency and growth.
• Ensuring Flawless Statutory Compliance: You'll be the authority on statutory reporting, guaranteeing accurate and timely submissions to Companies House, HMRC (UK), and relevant authorities in our other operating countries.
• Contributing to Strategic Financial Planning: You'll play a vital role in supporting the preparation of our annual budgets, providing essential financial intelligence to inform our strategic direction.
• Mentoring and Guiding Finance Teams: You'll lead and develop finance department staff across our group locations, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Navigating the Landscape of Tax and Treasury: You'll manage tax reporting, including corporation tax and VAT, and support our treasury function, nurturing strong local banking relationships.

What will make you a successful candidate?

• A Proven Track Record: You'll bring 7+ years of post-qualification experience in a senior finance management role, demonstrating your ability to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Top-Tier Qualifications: You'll be a qualified ACA, ACCA, or ACMA finance professional, possessing a strong theoretical foundation.
• Technical Mastery: Your deep technical knowledge in accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, and financial management will be second to none, complemented by a strong understanding of external audit practices.
• Commercial Acumen: You'll possess a solid grasp of taxation, treasury, and risk management, coupled with sound general business knowledge. Experience in a manufacturing setting will be a significant advantage.
• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You'll be a natural communicator, capable of engaging effectively with senior management across all business units and building strong collaborative relationships.
• Unwavering Attention to Detail and Organisation: Your meticulous approach and strong organisational skills will be crucial in managing complex financial information and meeting tight deadlines.
• Advanced IT Proficiency: You'll be highly proficient in IT systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• A Drive for Results: You'll be highly detail-oriented, organised, and possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• A Collaborative Spirit: You'll be equally adept at working independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive environment.

Apply now to find out more