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
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Oversee the preparation of comprehensive monthly accounts, finance reports, and group reporting packages.
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Maintain sound and robust financial controls across the organization.
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Perform detailed margin reviews and lead margin forecasting initiatives.
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Manage balance sheet lead schedules and statutory account preparation.
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Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting process.
2. Commercial & Operational Finance
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Drive working capital management and reporting to optimize business liquidity.
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Manage FX requirements, including rolling and swapping contracts.
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Execute detailed cash forecasting and oversee all banking relationships.
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Manage credit insurance and coordinate the annual insurance renewal process.
3. Governance & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the lead point of contact for both internal and external audits.
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Supervise the submission of VAT returns and review weekly payroll.
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Serve as the primary liaison for Group-level requests across Finance, IT, and HR.
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Manage IT site requirements in collaboration with Group IT and act as the EDI point of contact for customers.
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Oversee Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) audits every three years.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications & Experience
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Professional Standing: Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) within an industrial environment.
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Leadership: Proven experience in staff supervision with the ability to support and mentor a finance team of six.
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Technical Skills: Strong ERP and Excel skills. Experience with ERP implementations is highly advantageous.
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Domain Knowledge: Previous experience with AEO audits is considered a plus.
Core Competencies
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High level of commercial awareness and analytical ability.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A proactive, inquisitive, and deadline-focused work ethic.
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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.
