Financial Controller at Hays Recruitment in Cork, County Cork

Your new company
A well-established Irish manufacturing and trading business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. Operating for almost 40 years, the company has built a strong reputation within its sector, has its HQ in Cork. The company has a manufacturing facility, warehouses and also has a UK operation. The business offers a collaborative, down-to-earth culture, a flat management structure, and genuine involvement in commercial decision-making.

Your new role
Reporting directly to a Company Director, you will take full responsibility for the finance function while partnering closely with operations and senior management to drive business performance and strategic initiatives. This is a broad and commercially focused Financial Controller position offering significant autonomy and visibility across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Cost accounting for the manufacturing operation
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Weekly and monthly KPI reporting
• Inventory reporting and stock monitoring
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Managing year-end audit and statutory compliance
• Developing financial controls and finance processes
• Leading ERP and business intelligence improvements
• Chairing management meetings and supporting strategic planning
• Building strong relationships across finance, operations and supply chain

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at Financial Controller level or ready to step into such a position.You'll bring:

• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience within manufacturing, operations or industry
• The confidence to challenge and influence decision-making
• A proactive and hands-on approach
• The ability to work at both strategic and operational levels

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys being part of a business, not just reporting on it.

What you'll get in return
You'll work closely with senior decision-makers, gain exposure to strategic projects and have the chance to make a genuine impact on business performance. In return, you'll receive:

• Excellent salary package
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Generous annual leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Strong work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative culture

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a business rather than simply produce reports, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Vincent Murray now.

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