Morgan McKinley is excited to be working with a leading tech company in County Galway that is gearing up for significant growth and expansion in 2026. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in manufacturing on an initial 6-month contract to support a critical transitional phase.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who can lead financial operations, drive system implementations, and provide strategic insight to support the company's growth phase.
Please note this is a fast-moving process, with interviews scheduled before Christmas and a planned start in January.
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Establishing and maintaining financial policies, controls and accounting procedures
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Implementing systems to track and value inventory, manage bills of materials (BOMs), and monitor direct labour costs accurately
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Overseeing day-to-day accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
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Managing month-end and year-end close activities efficiently
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Analysing manufacturing variances and supporting cost-optimisation initiatives
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Driving process improvements within the finance team to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort
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Preparing consolidated financial statements in line with relevant standards
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Monitoring cash flow, working capital and treasury operations
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Assisting with the selection and implementation of an ERP system integrating finance, supply chain, production, and quality management
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Collaborating with IT, operations and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth ERP adoption and data integrity
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Developing reporting dashboards and financial analytics within the ERP environment
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Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial, tax, and industry regulations
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Maintaining audit readiness and liaising with external auditors, tax advisors and regulators
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Designing cost accounting and inventory control frameworks suitable for a regulated manufacturing environment
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Acting as a trusted partner to the leadership team by providing insights to support operational and investment decisions
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Supporting pricing, product costing and margin improvement initiatives
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Contributing to business planning, fundraising efforts, and investor reporting
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Building and developing a high-performing finance team
