Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment? Do you want a role where you can truly shape the financial future of an organisation that's growing rapidly across Ireland and the UK?
We're working with a market-leading veterinary group that brings together some of the best primary care and referral practices in the country. They're driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a passion for making a genuine difference for pets, clients, and their teams.
This is a pivotal role within the Irish business. You'll be the go-to financial expert, providing robust reporting, control, and compliance, while supporting both the Irish leadership team and Group Finance. It's a mix of strategy, leadership, and hands-on delivery, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and making a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:
* Managing end-to-end reporting processes, from management accounts to statutory filings. Ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance across systems (Brightbooks, Oracle and group reporting tools).
* Overseeing forecasting and liquidity management. Challenging assumptions and ensuring robust planning across the business.
* Supporting the integration of Irish entities into group systems and processes, helping to modernise and streamline finance operations.
* Producing timely, accurate management information and KPIs that help drive commercial decisions.
* Promoting strong financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring full compliance within internal frameworks.
Experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level in a complex, multi-site business.
* Experience within a healthcare, retail, or multi-site environment.
* A proven record of leading and developing teams.
* Strong technical knowledge with a focus on control, compliance and accuracy.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
* Excellent IT and systems skills (experience with Oracle would be a plus).
* A proactive, collaborative style with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead through change.
Salary/Remuneration:
Competitive base salary and package attached
How to apply:
Contact Sinéad Canning on for more information about this position. You can also apply below with your CV.
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