Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Senior Leadership Role in Irish-Owned Growth Company | West Dublin (Exclusive Search)

We are supporting a highly regarded Irish brand who are hiring for a Key Strategic and Operational Position in the FMCG/Retail/B2B sector. This is a well-established and growing Irish-owned company with a robust turnover exceeding €20+ million. The business is a key player in a dynamic sector, requiring experience in Retail, B2B, or FMCG. They are seeking an experienced and ambitious Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and join the Senior Leadership Team.

About the Role

This is a senior financial leadership position within the business, working in close partnership with senior management. The role is based in West Dublin.

The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial discipline, driving improved processes, and building a high-quality finance function that supports continued expansion. The position requires a strategic operator who can successfully manage a small team while contributing directly to business strategy at board level.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Control: Oversee the preparation of all financial reports, reconciliations, and cash flows. Lead the preparation of year-end audit files and non-audit files, liaising directly with external auditors.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Take full ownership of budgeting, expenditure control, and in-depth income and expenditure analysis and reporting.
• Team & Process Management: Manage the finance team (including Accounts Payable/Receivable and Accounts Administrator). Lead projects focused on improving and developing the financial reporting process, leveraging strong IT and ERP Knowledge.
• Strategic Contribution: Attend monthly board meetings and participate actively in strategy meetings and key decision-making.
• Operational Oversight: Manage monthly and weekly payrolls, bank accounts, invoice processing, insurance renewals, and vehicle leasing. Also responsible for processing information on IT systems.

What We're Looking For

A proven, strategic finance leader with the commercial acumen and resilience to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA).
• Relevant Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) will be important, within a similar industry (Retail, B2B, or FMCG).
• Strong IT & ERP Knowledge, with proven application of MS Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication capability, and a high ability to multitask.

Highly Desirable:

• Highly motivated with an ability to take ownership and display strong attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.

How to Apply

This is a significant opportunity to shape the direction and growth trajectory of a scaling Irish business.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Yazmin Scala at Engage People Recruitment.