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Job Description
Job Description
Location: The Red Cow Complex, Naas Road
Exciting Career Opportunity: Financial Controller at Moran Hospitality
Moran Hospitality is a proud second-generation Irish family business with a 40-year legacy in the hospitality sector. Built on values of excellence, integrity, and innovation, we’ve grown into a leading operator, delivering quality experiences across a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
Our Group Includes
* The Red Cow Moran Hotel
* The Red Cow Inn
* The Speaker Connolly
* The Wren Hotel (under management)
* The newly launched Cow Pub & Kitchen
With a current group turnover of over €50 million, we’re entering an ambitious phase of expansion, aiming to build one of Ireland’s leading independent hotel groups. This is a unique opportunity to join a business with strong foundations, a clear vision for growth, and the flexibility of a family-led structure
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Health insurance
* Meaningful career progression in a growing group
* Exposure to strategic projects, M&A, and senior leadership
As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a Financial Controller to join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in the success of our hospitality division. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment
About The Role
Role Overview
The Financial Controller will play a key role in shaping the financial direction of our hospitality division, managing both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning. The role requires someone commercially sharp, operationally hands-on, and able to lead a high-performing finance team.
This is a growth role for someone ready to take ownership of financial processes and support a group scaling rapidly—both organically and through acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end management accounts.
* Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
* Monitor cash flow, revenue, and profitability to ensure group stability.
Cost Control & Optimisation
* Lead cost management across all business units.
* Analyse financial performance and drive improvements.
* Support operations in finding efficiencies and margin growth.
Compliance & Audit
* Ensure adherence to statutory obligations and accounting standards.
* Manage year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
* Maintain strong internal controls.
Team Leadership
* Manage and mentor the accounts team.
* Oversee payroll, AP, AR, and general ledger activities.
* Drive improvements in finance processes and systems.
Strategic Support & Growth
* Work with the Finance Director and Group leadership on acquisition modelling and integration.
Hospitality Portfolio Focus
* Oversee the finances for our current portfolio and support future additions.
* Help structure reporting and controls across multiple operating formats.
* Ideal Candidate Profile
Qualifications
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred but not essential.
Experience
* 3+ years in a similar financial leadership role.
* Background in hospitality, retail, or multi-site operations.
Skills
* Strong grasp of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Confident in financial systems and tools (e.g. Sage, Excel, POS systems).
* Ability to lead a team and influence non-finance stakeholders.
Excellent communication and commercial awareness.
Skills Needed
Financial
About The Company
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a portfolio of hospitality venues that reflect Moran Hospitality’s core family values. Each venue is designed to offer a personalised guest experience with exceptional service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a true representation of the city or region it serves.
Company Culture
OUR VALUES
We are guided by the values of Quality, Service, Fairness, Price, and Honesty. Our team members are at the heart of our success, and selecting the right people for the job is essential. At Red Cow Moran Hotel, we foster a supportive, fair, and enjoyable environment, where employees can build rewarding careers and grow both professionally and personally.
RED COW CAREERS
As an equal opportunities employer, Moran Group offers unmatched career and development opportunities. If you bring the right attitude and energy, you’ll find excellent opportunities for career progression. Here, you’ll thrive both as an individual and as part of a dynamic team. We also provide unique training programmes to support your growth, ensuring you are recognised and rewarded for your dedication.
Required Criteria
* We are looking for an ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication, organisational, analytical and people management skills.
* The ideal candidate will demonstrate accounting experience, preferably in a hospitality industry or food and beverage environment.
* The ideal candidate will be a qualified or part qualified accountant.
* Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures with strong internal control awareness
Desired Criteria
* The candidate should have a professional accounting designation, and 2+ years progressively responsible experience culminating in a senior financial position in a related sector.
* Experience in liaising with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills will be key.
Closing DateThursday 3rd July, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Hospitality
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