Financial controller - galway

Financial Controller
Loughrea, Galway
Onsite Initially, Hybrid option after 6 months
Basic Role Summary
A hands‑on Financial Controller to lead the day‑to‑day financial operations of our client in the Pharmaceutical sector. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role has responsibility for the integrity of the general ledger, timely month‑end and year‑end close, and the effective management of accounting operations across financial accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury. The role leads a team of approximately 15 and plays a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and high‑quality financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and delivery within agreed timelines.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 across Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset register.
Oversee AP and AR cycles, including payment runs, credit control, and working capital management.
Support cash flow reporting and day‑to‑day treasury operations.
Prepare statutory accounts and act as key point of contact for external auditors.
Ensure compliance with VAT, tax filings, statutory reporting, and internal financial controls.
Support the Group Financial Controller and CFO with management reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects.
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
7+ years post‑qualification experience, with at least 2–3 years in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
Proven experience managing large or multi‑functional finance teams.
Strong hands‑on experience with month‑end close, statutory reporting, and audit management.
Experience operating in an SAP environment strongly preferred.
Manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Irish statutory and regulatory requirements.
Hands‑on, confident people manager with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a diverse finance team.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage end‑to‑end finance processes.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to link financial outcomes to business performance.
Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders including Group FC and CFO.
Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to drive process improvement and efficiency.

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