Position
Financial Controller – Ethos Care Support Office – Grand Parade, Cork City.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis against budgets.
Review monthly financial results with management, providing insight, feedback, and resolution of issues as they arise.
Oversee cost control and promote cost awareness across the organisation, including monitoring overhead expenditure.
Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation journals across all business units.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany account reconciliations.
Supervise payroll operations for a workforce of 700+ employees.
Analyse labour cost ratios and produce departmental reports, highlighting significant variances against budget.
Support the preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with management teams and the Finance Director.
Continuously review and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
Manage working capital, including debtor collections and creditor payments.
Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for all business units and analyse company bank accounts.
Complete Revenue and CSO statutory returns.
Prepare audit files and supporting documentation for the annual audit process.
Identify and assess potential grants or financial reliefs available to the organisation.
Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations and work closely with the Finance team to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the Finance function.
Act as deputy for the Finance Director across all finance‑related responsibilities when required.
Education & Qualifications
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).
Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
Solid experience in financial reporting and accounting preparation.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Prior experience in a finance function within the industry.
Strong leadership ability and a collaborative team approach.
Effective communication skills with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
Reporting
Reporting to: Director of Finance.
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