Financial Controller

About EM3

EM3 is a leading energy consultancy specialising in comprehensive energy management and engineering services for large industrial clients. With headquarters in Limerick, Ireland, and offices in Madrid and Chicago, the firm employs over 75 experts dedicated to reducing energy consumption, cutting carbon emissions, and boosting operational efficiency for clients in sectors including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and data centres. EM3 values integrity, trust, curiosity, inclusivity, and passion, and is committed to innovation and environmental responsibility.

Position Overview

The Financial Controller will take a pivotal leadership role overseeing financial functions internationally. Reporting to the Director-Ireland, they will ensure financial integrity through planning, reporting, compliance, risk management, and business partnership activities. The role demands a commercially aware finance expert to support growth, enhance processes, increase financial transparency, and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions. The role involves close collaboration with senior management, operational teams, and global stakeholders to optimise financial results and maintain strong internal controls.

Key Duties

• Manage daily finance operations ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and robust control frameworks.
• Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and controls, supporting the CFO in strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, tax requirements, and corporate governance.
• Prepare management accounts, conduct financial analyses, and generate performance reports for leadership and shareholders.
• Oversee month-end/year-end closures, audits, and liaise with external advisors and regulators.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including rolling forecasts and financial modelling.
• Collaborate with business units to enforce financial accountability and support profitable growth.
• Manage financial risk frameworks and internal controls, monitor contractual risks and compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive finance system optimisations, including ERP and business intelligence tools, to enable automated, scalable processes and data-driven insights.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics and fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with professional body membership.
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or related), advanced certifications in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Risk, or Business Analytics.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive financial experience including senior management roles, with expertise in IFRS, statutory reporting, taxation, and corporate governance.
• Demonstrated leadership in finance teams and successful process enhancements.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting tools; familiarity with consultancy, engineering, energy, industrial services, or international/multi-entity organisations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of analytical platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, or Tableau is beneficial.

Core Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership aligned with organisational growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills translating finance data into business insight.
• Effective business partnering and stakeholder influence.
• Risk management and governance expertise.
• Continuous process improvement and innovation orientation.
• Inspirational leadership fostering team development and high performance.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences and sound decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability, integrity, and passion for sustainability and continuous learning.

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Self-driven with a results-focused mindset.
• Collaborative leadership style and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Curiosity and commitment to ongoing improvement.
• Alignment with EM3’s environmental mission.

Offer and Benefits

• Competitive salary range €79,545 – €97,221.
• Company bonus schemes including sales bonuses.
• Healthcare plan, retirement contributions, life assurance, and income protection.
• Flexible working hours with partial remote work (2 days per week onsite).
• Paid time off, health and well-being programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth potential, travel opportunities, professional membership support.
• Employee referral program, social and sports events.