Financial Controller

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.