Financial Controller
Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 70,000 – EUR 70,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualified
- Eligibility
- Qualified finance professionals with experience in senior accounting leadership roles and a willingness to work onsite in Bray, County Wicklow. Candidates from retail, wholesale, distribution, or e-commerce backgrounds are especially well aligned.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Overview
An established, mission-led organisation based in Bray, County Wicklow is hiring a Financial Controller to join its leadership team. This newly created position is suited to a finance professional who wants a broad commercial remit in an SME setting, where their input can directly shape business decisions. The role reports to the CEO and the Board and combines strategic partnership with hands-on ownership of day-to-day finance operations.
Key Duties
- Take charge of the finance department and supervise one team member.
- Produce monthly management accounts and material for board-level reporting.
- Own the budgeting process, forecasting cycle, and cash flow oversight.
- Provide financial planning support and commercial analysis to guide decisions.
- Oversee audit activity, compliance requirements, and internal financial controls.
- Contribute financial insight that helps senior leaders make informed choices.
- Spot opportunities to improve processes and strengthen finance operations.
Candidate Profile
- Professionally qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA credentials.
- Previous background working as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
- Proven capability in management reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels.
- Comfortable being fully involved in a hands-on SME environment.
- Experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, or e-commerce would be particularly beneficial.
Offer
- A genuine four-day working week.
- Annual salary of €70,000, already adjusted to reflect the four-day arrangement.
- Occasional flexibility to work from home.
- A varied role with wide scope and real autonomy.
- Direct access to the CEO and Board.
- The chance to help build and develop the finance function internally.
- Opportunity to work for an organisation with strong values and social purpose.
Additional Information
This role is based onsite in Bray, County Wicklow. It is a full-time position and is newly established within the organisation. The successful candidate will be expected to manage both leadership responsibilities and operational finance tasks. Applicants interested in a commercially focused finance role with influence across the business are encouraged to apply with an up-to-date CV.