Financial Controller

We are partnering with a well-established, Irish-owned business that is a market leader in its sector, supplying products and solutions to a broad customer base across commercial and consumer markets nationwide.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role at the centre of the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the finance function while also acting as a key strategic partner to the wider leadership team. You will be heavily involved in decision-making, planning, and driving overall business performance.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and wants to have a genuine impact on how a business scales.

You will:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and board reporting
• Deliver cashflow forecasting, margin analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making
• Own the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring strong cost control and commercial focus
• Partner with senior leadership on financial modelling and strategic planning
• Manage audit, banking relationships, payroll and statutory compliance
• Drive improvements across systems, reporting and processes to support scalability
• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Contribute at board level, supporting commercial strategy and business growth initiatives

Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA)
• Experience in a hands-on finance leadership role within a growing business
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making
• Experience managing external stakeholders such as auditors and banks
• Proactive, driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong base salary and package attached.

How to apply:

Contact Sinéad Canning on 086 800 6785 for more information about this position. You can also apply below with your CV.

About Engage People

Engage People is a specialist recruitment firm in Dublin, Ireland that connects clients and candidates in the Accountancy & Financial and Banking & International Financial Services sectors.