Financial Controller

3 weeks ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland TN Ireland Full time

Job Title: Financial Controller

My client, a well-established multi-site retail and eCommerce business based in the Midlands, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience at FC level in Retail or eCommerce. Key responsibilities include providing financial leadership, overseeing ERP implementation, ensuring accurate reporting, and acting as the primary financial contact for the STL. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and a commercial mindset to drive strategy and maintain strong financial controls. This is a permanent, full-time onsite position, with transition to hybrid working after establishment. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Responsibilities:

  1. Manage daily finance operations
  2. Ensure efficient, cost-effective supplier payments weekly
  3. Prepare accounts for audit
  4. Create, monitor, and report weekly/monthly dashboards for operational performance to SLT
  5. Design projects to replace manual processes with automation
  6. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flows
  7. Collaborate with the buying team to optimize seasonal supplier budgets for maximum gross profit
  8. Manage labour budgets and planning
  9. Drive quarter-end processes
  10. Coordinate with colleagues for accurate financial reporting across departments
  11. Ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet accounts, addressing issues promptly
  12. Provide commentary on Balance Sheet and P&L variances to budget
  13. Conduct analytical reviews of key expense variances, with recommendations
  14. Deliver high-quality financial reports and trend analyses for performance improvement
  15. Manage capex spending, ROI, and cost/benefit analyses, reporting monthly
  16. Conduct monthly budget accuracy reviews
  17. Produce timely department margin analyses
  18. Disseminate business data to branches and departments to enhance net margins
  19. Oversee tax compliance, collaborating with external tax advisors
  20. Liaise with external auditors for financial statement audits
  21. Prepare statutory returns such as VAT, PAYE, PRSI
  22. Prepare annual financial statements

Requirements:

  1. Experience in Retail or eCommerce (Essential)
  2. Good knowledge of local accounting standards, IFRS, and payroll calculations
  3. ERP implementation experience (Desirable)
  4. Experience in group reporting according to deadlines
  5. Proven record of implementing change and new processes in finance
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