Financial Controller

**Role Overview** **The Financial Controller / Management Accountant will take ownership of the Accounts Department, leading the finance function and managing accounts personnel. This role is central to producing high\-quality management accounts, strengthening financial controls, and providing commercial insight to support decision\-making across the business.** **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Management \& Reporting** * Prepare monthly management accounts, including P\&L, balance sheet and variance analysis * Produce weekly financial reports to support operational and commercial decision\-making * Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes * Oversee VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory compliance * Support annual audit processes and liaise with external advisors **Controls \& Governance** * Develop, implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures * Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations * Identify and address gaps in reporting, systems or controls **Commercial \& Business Partnering** * Provide financial insight to support pricing, margin analysis and profitability * Analyse costs, trends and performance to identify efficiencies and growth opportunities * Support senior management with clear, data\-driven financial recommendations **Team Leadership** * Manage and develop accounts personnel * Drive best practice, continuous improvement and accountability within the finance team **Qualifications \& Experience** * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified * 4–6\+ years’ experience in a Management Accounting or similar role * Experience running or significantly contributing to a finance function * Payroll experience an advantage * Strong knowledge of Irish tax and financial reporting requirements * Proficient in accounting systems (Xero desirable) and advanced Excel **Key Competencies** * Commercially minded with strong analytical skills * Hands\-on, proactive and solutions focused * High attention to detail and accuracy * Confident communicator able to partner with senior stakeholders * Strong leadership capability with a collaborative approach