Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Location: Dunleer, County Louth, Ireland
Job Summary
The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening financial control, improving cash visibility, and supporting operational performance through disciplined financial management. The role combines technical accounting, working capital management, ERP discipline, operational finance support, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control and Reporting
Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records
Lead monthly close and timely production of management accounts
Deliver variance analysis, margin reporting and performance insight
Maintain strong general ledger and balance sheet controls
Drive improvements in reporting processes
Cash and Working Capital
Support and maintain short‑term cashflow forecasting
Improve visibility over receivables, payables and working capital movements
Support billing discipline, collections focus and cash conversion improvements
Escalate material cash risks and timing issues
Revenue, WIP and Operational Finance
Strengthen controls around revenue recognition
Support WIP monitoring and project margin analysis
Reconcile operational activity to financial outcomes
Support improved linkage between production, billing and reporting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasts
Maintain robust forecast assumptions and risk visibility
Support alignment of financial forecasts with operational realities
Inventory and Balance Sheet Control
Support inventory valuation, controls and reconciliations
Strengthen inventory aging and provisioning discipline
Maintain strong control over key balance sheet accounts
Compliance and Audit
Lead preparation and coordination of annual statutory financial statements
Manage year‑end close process to support timely completion of statutory accounts
Liaise with external auditors and coordinate all audit deliverables
Ensure audit readiness through strong controls, reconciliations and supporting documentation
Support timely filing of statutory returns and Companies Registration Office compliance
Tax, VAT and Compliance
Support management of corporation tax, VAT compliance, RCT (where applicable), and broader tax compliance obligations
Support tax filings, Revenue interactions, audits and external adviser coordination
Maintain strong compliance discipline across statutory, regulatory and internal policy requirements
Treasury and Banking
Support management of banking relationships and day‑to‑day treasury activities
Support liquidity planning, payment prioritisation and facility monitoring
Monitor covenant compliance where applicable
Support management of foreign exchange exposures where relevant
Support coordination of insurance renewals and related financial data requirements
Fixed Assets and Capex Control
Maintain integrity of the fixed asset register
Ensure appropriate capitalisation, depreciation and asset controls
Support capex approval tracking and reporting
Support discipline around capital versus operating expenditure classification
Costing and Manufacturing Finance
Support product, project and standard costing integrity
Support analysis of labour, overhead and material variances
Support stronger costing discipline and margin visibility
Internal Controls and Financial Policies
Support development and enforcement of financial controls, approval matrices and financial procedures
Support periodic review and strengthening of internal controls
Identify, assess and escalate material financial and control risks, and support mitigation actions
Payroll Oversight
Support review and oversight of payroll processes and controls
Review payroll reconciliations and related statutory deductions
Support payroll accuracy and compliance
Procurement Controls
Support purchase order discipline, three‑way match controls and reduction of process leakage
Work with procurement and operations to improve control discipline
ERP and Systems
Support integrity and effective use of SAP Business One
Drive improved data quality and system‑based reporting discipline
Support development of dashboards, exception reporting and improved management information
Business Partnering
Work closely with operational stakeholders
Challenge assumptions where appropriate
Support stronger decision‑making through relevant financial insight
Cross‑Functional Support
Provide proactive financial support across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Customer Service and Project Delivery functions
Support commercial reviews, pricing support, margin analysis and contract/commercial input where required
Work collaboratively with the CSO/commercial function on forecasting inputs, revenue quality, pipeline assumptions and commercial discipline
Support broader business initiatives and transformation projects requiring financial and operational input
Team Leadership, Mentoring and Development
Lead, mentor and develop finance team capability and bench strength
Coach junior and developing team members in technical competence, controls discipline and professional standards
Support succession planning, delegation and capability‑building across the finance function
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross‑functional problem‑solving while removing process bottlenecks
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
5‑8+ years relevant post‑qualified experience
Experience in manufacturing, engineering or project‑based environments
Strong technical accounting and financial control capability
Experience in cashflow, forecasting and working capital management
ERP experience; SAP Business One desirable
Desirable
Experience preparing or managing statutory financial statements
Experience managing external audits and year‑end processes
Experience in turnaround, growth or change environments
Exposure to BI reporting and data‑driven management information
Familiarity with project accounting and margin analysis
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership, mentoring and people development
Effective cross‑functional collaboration and business partnering
Solid financial and technical competence, including costing and manufacturing finance
Awareness of treasury, liquidity, internal controls, tax, VAT and compliance
Strong analytical capability and commercial judgement
Continuous improvement mindset with strong process discipline
Excellent stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills
High level of ownership, accountability, resilience and adaptability
Performance Measures
Timely, accurate monthly close
Improved cash visibility and forecasting reliability
Stronger balance sheet and control discipline
Better quality management information
Improved support for operational decision‑making
Continuous improvement in systems, controls and reporting
Company Benefits
Competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
Company Healthcare Plan
Health and wellness support (e.g., EAP, mental health resources)
Death in Service Life Insurance
Long Term Illness Benefit
Free On‑site parking at all Suretank facilities
Training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing company
Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
Employee referral scheme
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