The Group Financial Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for robust financial governance and delivering timely and accurate reporting.
This includes managing the month-end process across the entire Group.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a highly skilled and motivated Group Financial Controller to oversee all aspects of group accounting, reporting, and financial control.
This senior role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement throughout the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Group Reporting & Consolidation
Lead the preparation of consolidated Group management accounts statements for the Group, ensuring compliance with FRS102 GAAP reporting.
Oversee monthly and annual financial and management reporting, including KPI reporting to executive committees and business divisions.
Analyze and explain business results, providing insightful commentary and variance analysis for senior management and the board.
Monitor working capital management and cashflow conversion.
Prepare and present board packs, which include financial overviews, KPI updates, and non-financial data including, HSEQ, ESG and Group integration plans.
Deliver clear and concise presentations of financial results and strategic insights to C-suite and board members.
ERP & Systems Management
Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of our 4 PS ERP system across group entities.
Ensure financial data integrity and process automation through the effective use of ERP and reporting tools.
Onboarding Newly Acquired Entities
Lead the financial onboarding and integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with group policies and systems.
Coordinate financial reporting setup, and harmonization of accounting practices.
Group Accounting Policy & Internal Controls
Set and maintain group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across all entities.
Implement and monitor robust internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Audit & Tax Management
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, and Co-Sec.
coordinating annual audits and statutory filings.
Ensure adequate preparation and timely completion and delivery of the annual audit process, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and filings of taxes and accounts.
Support the CFO in delivering key strategic finance objectives, including mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, capital expenditures, and investor relations.
Manager Debt reporting obligations and covenant compliance.
Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives throughout the finance function.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and implementing best practices.
Leadership & Communication
Lead and develop the group finance team, providing mentorship and supporting career growth.
Act as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information in an accessible manner.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, including managerial positions.
Demonstrated experience in group financial reporting, consolidation, and audit management, with strong technical expertise, ideally within a PE backed multinational or multi-entity environment.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial controls, and process improvement methodologies.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
This role will initially be based 5 days on site in Dublin 15.
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