Financial Controller

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Location:
Cork, Ireland
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead the finance function of our group, which operates across diverse sectors including Residential Development, Development and Management of PBSA and Facility Management.
The ideal candidate will ensure robust financial operations, compliance, and reporting while playing a key role in driving the group's financial strategy and growth.
The Ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a results-oriented, hands-on leadership style.
This is a senior leadership opportunity with significant influence on group-wide decisions.
This role reports directly to the Directors and is pivotal in maintaining the financial health and sustainability of the group.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic insight, leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach to drive financial performance and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all group entities and cost centers.
Develop and implement the group's long-term financial strategy in line with business goals and growth plans.
Provide commercial input into project feasibility studies, capital investment evaluations, and business expansion proposals.
Conduct financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with Directors and department heads to assess funding needs, investment priorities, and ROI.
Deliver strategic financial updates, scenario analyses, and board-level reports.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive sustainable business growth through financial insights.
Financial Governance & Compliance
Oversee and refine internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to protect group assets and ensure integrity.
Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitor VAT, PAYE/PRSI, and other tax obligations to ensure timely compliance and support proactive tax planning.
Own the consolidation of multi-entity accounts and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Enforce governance frameworks across entities, including intercompany controls and financial allocations.
Manage and optimise the group's treasury, including central cash pooling, surplus cash deployment, and bank relationships.
Design and manage the group's capital structure to balance growth, debt sustainability, and cost of capital.
Liaise with lenders, grant providers, and investors to secure funding aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead refinancing negotiations and ensure loan covenant compliance and reporting.
Conduct interest forecasting, repayment scheduling, and leverage analysis across facilities.
Financial Operations
Provide oversight of core accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, bookkeeping, and asset management, ensuring effective delegation to the finance team.
Monitor and manage group-wide cash flow and liquidity to meet obligations and optimise investment strategies.
Oversee operational finance activities such as depreciation tracking, bank account management, and financial systems integration.
Monitor depreciation schedules and manage fixed asset register.
Lead digital finance transformation initiatives to enhance reporting, automation, and real-time insights with I.T.
Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Conduct KPI monitoring, financial variance analysis, and performance tracking across group entities.
Develop and manage cost centre structures and financial allocations across group entities.
Deliver retrospective reviews of completed projects to inform future planning and budgeting.
Develop formal risk management frameworks to map exposures and establish contingency plans.
Lead insurance strategy, coverage review, and claims support across operational and property portfolios.
- Support ESG finance compliance and reporting where applicable.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
Represent the finance function at board-level and cross-functional strategic reviews.
Collaborate with leaders in development, operations, and sales to align financial goals with business strategy.
Maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, regulatory bodies, and external advisors.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Board and senior stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) with 5+ years in a senior finance role.
Experience in real estate, property development, or accommodation sectors is advantageous.
Strong understanding of Irish tax, financial regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Expertise in budgeting, financial modelling, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing a small finance team.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
Proficient in accounting software and financial reporting systems.
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Experience with enterprise finance platforms and data-driven reporting tools.
What We Offer
Bonus potential and performance-based incentives.
Company pension contribution.
Dynamic and impactful role with a growing group.
Opportunity to shape financial strategy across diverse business units.
Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture.
- Board visibility and real influence over group performance and direction
Opportunity to develop towards a CFO-level role, with involvement in strategic transformation initiatives.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Construction
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