Financial Controller

Overview

CREGG is recruiting an experienced and driven Financial Controller to join a client's expanding team located in Shannon, County Clare. This is a full-time position that requires presence onsite. The role is critical to managing financial reporting, cost analysis, and supporting business expansion in a design and manufacturing services setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end closing process including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of management reporting packages.
• Oversee and reconcile essential financial components such as Fixed Assets, Prepayments, Accruals, Customer Deposits, and Net Wages.
• Supervise both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Handle bank and credit card statement reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and forecasts to ensure accurate liquidity management.
• Manage revenue-related compliance and communications, including VAT and PREM areas.
• Generate routine and special financial reports and performance indicators as required.
• Direct weekly and monthly cash flow activities actively.
• Create and monitor cash flow planning, closely analysing variance against sales forecasts.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO on cash management and forecasting strategies.
• Implement and maintain strong financial controls and processes.
• Participate in ongoing improvements and system projects, notably ERP implementations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hold at least a Level 8 degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Possess a professional accounting qualification.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, preferably within design, engineering, or manufacturing industries.
• Solid grasp of both financial accounting and management accounting principles.
• Advanced IT and system skills, particularly in ERP system implementation and usage.
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously, as well as in cross-functional teams.
• Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy in financial management.

Additional Information

Interested candidates should contact Gary at CREOG via email for more details. CVs will be kept confidential and shared externally only with explicit permission.