Finance Controller - Permanent
Location: Cork
Morgan McKinley is working exclusively with a growing Irish SME to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure across financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.
The role is ideally suited to:
- An accountant with industry experience in an SME who is ready to step up into a Financial Controller position, or
- A practice-trained accountant seeking a transition into industry, with hands-on experience overseeing accounting, reporting, and compliance for multiple clients.
You will work closely with the business owners and senior management, playing a key role in providing financial insight and supporting decision-making as the business continues to grow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present quarterly management accounts with commentary for the Board.
- Produce summaries of rental income and development activity.
- Perform expenditure analysis across the group.
- Provide commentary on key events and upcoming matters.
- Prepare actual and projected 12-month cash flow forecasts.
Month-End & Year-End Close
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Post and review payroll journals.
- Prepare accruals and prepayments across the group.
- Post tax accruals and tax payment journals.
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare annual statutory accounts for multiple group entities.
- Coordinate with external accountants and manage CRO filings.
- Prepare all supporting schedules for statutory accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modelling
- Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with financial modelling and analysis for business planning and decision support.
Ad-Hoc Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, controls, and intercompany processes.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience in an SME environment or trained in professional practice.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple entities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
