Financial Controller

Financial Controller

CREGG are seeking an experienced and ambitious Financial Controller to join our client's growing team based in Shannon, Clare. This is a full time onsite position. The Financial Controller will play a key role in financial reporting, cost analysis, and supporting business growth within a design and manufacturing services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month end close process, including journals, reconciliations, and preparation of management reporting packs.
• Maintain and reconcile key financial areas including Fixed Assets, Prepayments, Accruals, Customer Deposits, and Net Wages.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Oversee bank and credit card transactions, including monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and manage weekly cashflow reports and forecasts.
• Manage revenue returns and correspondence, including VAT and PREM.
• Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance metrics.
• Take a hands on role in managing weekly and monthly cash flow.
• Develop cashflow plans and analyse performance against sales forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO on cash planning and sales forecasting.
• Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place and maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system implementations, including ERP projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Level 8 degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in an accounting role, ideally within a design, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including experience with ERP implementations.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as part of cross functional teams.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.