Financial Controller

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be partnering exclusively with our long established client to recruit a Financial Controller.

The Opportunity

Our client is a prominent, market-leading distributor within a specialized industrial sector in Ireland. As a key subsidiary of a major international PLC, the company operates large-scale production and logistics facilities across multiple sites on the island of Ireland. Headquartered in Munster, this permanent role offers a strategic platform for a senior finance professional to lead a dedicated team and influence the financial health of a multi-site, dynamic operation

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Strategic Control

• Oversee the preparation of comprehensive monthly accounts, finance reports, and group reporting packages.

• Maintain sound and robust financial controls across the organization.

• Perform detailed margin reviews and lead margin forecasting initiatives.

• Manage balance sheet lead schedules and statutory account preparation.

• Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting process.

2. Commercial & Operational Finance

• Drive working capital management and reporting to optimize business liquidity.

• Manage FX requirements, including rolling and swapping contracts.

• Execute detailed cash forecasting and oversee all banking relationships.

• Manage credit insurance and coordinate the annual insurance renewal process.

3. Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the lead point of contact for both internal and external audits.

• Supervise the submission of VAT returns and review weekly payroll.

• Serve as the primary liaison for Group-level requests across Finance, IT, and HR.

• Manage IT site requirements in collaboration with Group IT and act as the EDI point of contact for customers.

• Oversee Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) audits every three years.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Standing: Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) within an industrial environment.

• Leadership: Proven experience in staff supervision with the ability to support and mentor a finance team of six.

• Technical Skills: Strong ERP and Excel skills. Experience with ERP implementations is highly advantageous.

• Domain Knowledge: Previous experience with AEO audits is considered a plus.

Core Competencies

• High level of commercial awareness and analytical ability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, inquisitive, and deadline-focused work ethic.

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong initiative.

Why Join This Organization?

This role provides a unique opportunity to partner directly with the Finance Director while overseeing a multi-site operation. You will be joining an established leader in its field that values technical integrity and proactive financial leadership.