Watt Footprint is:
An Irish start-up with global ambitions and already on course to become a key disruptor in the energy marketplace. Watt Footprint delivers a complete energy management and savings solution for businesses, from initial feasibility assessment and energy audits to securing grant approvals, managing project upgrades, and delivering verified savings through our software and engineering services.
The Role
We are looking for a fully qualified Company Accountant / Finance Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function and advise leadership team.
This role will suit someone who is highly competent working independently, brings strong structure and common sense to how finances are run, and is equally comfortable with compliance and financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Beyond monthly accounts, you will play a central role in:
* Understanding and improving EBITDA
* Analysing profitability by service line and product
* Building forecasting and cashflow models
* Providing clear commercial insight to support decision-making
This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements. You must be based in Ireland and hold a valid driver's licence. The team meets in person monthly for training and co-working sessions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Core Finance Operations
* Manage the full finance function of the business
* Prepare and submit monthly VAT and RCT returns
* Prepare employee wages, bonuses, and manage payroll (BrightPay)
* Reconcile accounts payable and receivable and manage bank accounts
* Liaise with Revenue, external accountants, and internal teams
Reporting & Controls
* Generate monthly financial statements (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet)
* Prepare board-ready financial packs and commentary
* Improve and document finance systems and processes as the company scales
Commercial Analysis & Insight (Key Focus)
* Analyse EBITDA, gross margin, and net margin trends
* Track profitability by service line, product, and customer type
* Build and maintain financial models and forecasts (revenue, costs, cashflow)
* Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
* Provide clear, practical financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
* Partner with leadership on pricing, resourcing, and growth planning
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
* 3+ years' post-qualified experience, ideally within a startup environment
* Strong experience with VAT, RCT, and payroll
* Proven experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
* Commercially minded with a strong understanding of EBITDA and margin drivers
* Excellent attention to detail and a hands-on, proactive working style
* Comfortable working independently across a broad range of finance tasks
* Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information in plain English
* Experience using Xero accounting software
Compensation and Benefits
* Flexible (and reasonable) working hours, work/life balance is exceptionally important to us
* Work laptop and allowance for a remote workspace
* Professional development opportunities, we support individual career ambitions
* Monthly team-building workshops and social events
* 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off