Robert Walters are partnering with a successful Manufacturing company in North Sligo looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead the Irish site. This role offers ability to work 08:00 - 16:30 and a 15:30 finish on Fridays.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, strong cash management, and effective financial planning across both jurisdictions. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior management team, providing meaningful financial insight and supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to play a significant role in the continued growth and development of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function across Ireland and the UK.

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans.

• Provide meaningful analysis of financial performance, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.

• Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.

• Ensure robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations are maintained.

Manufacturing & Commercial Finance

• Work closely with operations, production, procurement and commercial teams to improve financial performance.

• Provide financial insight into product costing, margins, inventory, labour and production costs.

• Support pricing and commercial decision-making.

• Analyse manufacturing variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved profitability.

• Assist with capital expenditure proposals and investment decisions.

• Develop strong financial controls around stock, purchasing and production processes.

Ireland & UK Finance

• Oversee financial compliance and reporting requirements across both jurisdictions.

• Manage VAT, corporation tax and other statutory obligations in conjunction with external advisers.

• Ensure compliance with relevant Irish and UK accounting and tax requirements.

• Coordinate the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors and professional advisers.

• Manage intercompany transactions and reporting between Irish and UK entities.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead, develop and support the finance team.

• Build strong working relationships with senior management and operational teams.

• Act as a trusted financial business partner to the wider organisation.

• Improve financial processes, systems and controls across the business.

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline finance processes.

• Support the senior leadership team with strategic financial analysis and decision-making.

Key requirements of the Financial Controller

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a commercial, hands-on approach.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or similarly operational environment.

• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.

• Experience managing finance across multiple entities and/or jurisdictions.

• Knowledge of both Irish and UK finance, VAT and statutory requirements.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory and manufacturing variances.

• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing business.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates