Financial Controller, Maternity Cover – Kilkenny
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland – Company: Bitrecruit – Client / Employer: Occupop
Fixed‑term (12‑month) contract with a leading professional services firm.
Role
As the Financial Controller on a fixed‑term maternity cover, you will be integral to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and full regulatory compliance. Your proactive, detail‑focused approach will be essential across teams to provide high‑quality financial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for the ifac Group, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all entities.
Maintain, develop and implement robust accounting policies and internal financial controls, ensuring full compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and review costs on an ongoing basis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial performance and efficiency.
Oversee and coordinate financial year‑end processes and reporting inputs for all business units, ensuring smooth and timely completion.
Ensure all statutory, regulatory, and compliance returns are completed accurately and submitted on time across the Group.
Coordinate and manage group audits, tax reviews, and act as the primary finance liaison with external stakeholders.
Lead, develop, and strengthen the finance team and overall finance function, promoting best practice, capability development, and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders across the business, providing trusted financial insight and support.
Qualifications
ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with a minimum of five years’ post‑qualification experience.
Experience in a Financial Controller role in a company with an annual turnover of at least €10m.
Experience in financial reporting for multiple business units and subsidiaries.
Experience in preparing statutory audit files for external audit compliance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Finance transformation skills an advantage.
Experience with Accounts IQ platform an advantage.
A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential.
Rewards
Market‑leading compensation and benefits package.
Generous annual leave allowance.
Supportive, family‑oriented workplace policies.
Blended WFH.
Access to a bike‑to‑work scheme.
Employee assistance programme.
Well‑being benefits, including a Digital Doctors programme.
Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.
Voucher at Christmas.
About Ifac
Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. It is an award‑winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of the Top 200 Employers 2025, as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. Being Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). Ifac's purpose is to help its clients build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. It has a strong focus on global best practice, with an ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory and a driver of growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.
Next Steps
Apply in confidence with a full CV quoting reference: FinancialController/KK; email: (email protected); phone: 056 776 1048.
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