Financial Controller

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About Us

We are a well-established Irish SME specialising in the supply, installation, and servicing of industrial weighing equipment and software solutions across Ireland and the UK. With a team of 45 people — spanning sales, technical service, and administration — we operate at the intersection of precision engineering and customer service.

We are part of the Precia Molen Group, giving us the backing of an international organisation while retaining the culture and pace of a local business. We are growing steadily and are now looking for the right person to take ownership of our finance and resources function.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on Financial Controller role suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the numbers and takes pride in running a tight, well-organised finance function.

You will be the most senior finance professional in the business, reporting directly to the Leadership Team. You will oversee a small accounts team, but this is not a purely supervisory position — you will be actively involved in day-to-day financial operations, monthly reporting, payroll oversight, and compliance across both Irish and UK jurisdictions.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a growing SME, have visibility across the whole business, and build something you are proud of — this is it. If you are looking for a large team to manage and minimal hands-on involvement, this role is probably not for you.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Lead the annual audit and statutory accounts preparation (FRS 102)
• Ensure CRO compliance and maintain strong internal controls
• Produce Group reporting in line with Precia Molen requirements

Payroll & HR Administration

• Oversee payroll processing for employees across Ireland and the UK
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, PRSI, USC (Ireland) and PAYE/NI (UK)
• Manage employee expense processing and policy compliance
• Support HR administration including contracts, onboarding documentation, and leave management

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Own weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting
• Manage creditor payments, debtor collections, and banking relationships
• Optimise working capital across the business

Tax & Compliance

• Manage VAT returns and reconciliations in Ireland and the UK
• Ensure corporation tax compliance and liaise with external advisors
• Handle import/export documentation and trade compliance requirements

Budgeting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Leadership Team
• Produce rolling forecasts and highlight risks and opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Lead the annual audit and statutory accounts preparation (FRS 102)
• Ensure CRO compliance and maintain strong internal controls
• Produce Group reporting in line with Precia Molen requirements

Payroll & HR Administration

• Oversee payroll processing for employees across Ireland and the UK
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, PRSI, USC (Ireland) and PAYE/NI (UK)
• Manage employee expense processing and policy compliance
• Support HR administration including contracts, onboarding documentation, and leave management

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Own weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting
• Manage creditor payments, debtor collections, and banking relationships
• Optimise working capital across the business

Tax & Compliance

• Manage VAT returns and reconciliations in Ireland and the UK
• Ensure corporation tax compliance and liaise with external advisors
• Handle import/export documentation and trade compliance requirements

Budgeting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Leadership Team
• Produce rolling forecasts and highlight risks and opportunities
• Provide financial input on pricing, purchasing, and capital expenditure decisions

Systems & Processes

• Manage and improve day-to-day finance processes and controls
• Work with the team on SAP Business ByDesign (experience advantageous)
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across the finance function

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Line manage a small accounts team (day-to-day doers who need direction and development)
• Liaise with Group Finance, external auditors, banks, and revenue authorities
• Support the Leadership Team with board reporting and financial insights

What we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in an SME environment
• Solid technical accounting skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing payroll across Irish and/or UK jurisdictions
• Familiarity with multi-currency environments and cross-border VAT
• Practical, organised, and solutions-focused — you find a way to get things done
• Good communicator who can translate numbers into clear insights for non-finance colleagues
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Direct access to and visibility with the Leadership Team
• A stable, growing business with a loyal customer base and a strong product portfolio
• Exposure to international group operations without the corporate bureaucracy
• The chance to genuinely shape and own the finance function
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture

Pay: From €80,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent certification (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person