Financial Controller

Role purpose

The Financial Controller owns the commercial and strategic finance agenda for the group, reporting directly to the General Manager. The role leads the finance function end to end, including the Finance/Management Accountant tier that carries day-to-day transactional and statutory work, and is the senior finance voice supporting the General Managers plan for financial visibility, pricing discipline and controlled growth toward the company's 2031 targets.

This is a genuine opportunity to help build something meaningful during an exciting phase of growth. Rather than inheriting a finished finance function, you will have the chance to shape and influence it from the ground up. We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, embraces the detail and is happy to work alongside the team.

Who are we looking for:

• 7+ years’ experience preferably in the private sector or industry.
• A professional accountancy qualification is essential (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• Has held a finance leadership position (Head of Finance or Financial Controller) in a service, industry-based or multi-site environment.
• Track record of leading and developing a finance team, ideally including managing through another finance manager rather than only individual contributors
• Commercially minded, with direct pricing experience, tendering or contract negotiation, not just reporting on them
• Confident using modern analytics/AI tools and financial systems to drive reporting and insight, not just produce it.
• Waste & recycling, transport & logistics or broader multi-branch services experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work under their own initiative, manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About The Role

Key responsibilities

Commercial and Strategic Finance

• Analyse historic financial performance to identify trends, variances and opportunities, supporting strategic decision-making with clear insight.
• Own pricing strategy: maintain price lists, track competitor pricing and lead the pricing committee — presenting the pricing strategy and any material price changes to the GM for approval and sign-off.
• Provide commercial finance input into tenders — pricing, quotations, contract terms and deal pricing.
• Support the General Manager with the strategic development of the finance function.
• Lead financial analysis for strategic projects, including due diligence to support potential acquisitions.

Financial Control, Reporting and Compliance

• Produce monthly management accounts and analysis and review internal accounting reports to ensure proper application of revenue recognition policy.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and lead the annual external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE/PRSI, CT and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve tight financial controls across the business.
• Review and produce KPIs and weekly/monthly dashboards for the leadership team.
• Document finance policies and procedures.

Budgeting, Cash and Treasury

• Lead the annual budget process: work with each department head to build and challenge their department budget, consolidate into the group budget, and present it to the GM for review and sign-off.
• Roll out approved budgets to department heads and hold quarterly review meetings with each department to track performance against budget and agreed targets.
• Own rolling forecasts and run regular forecasting meetings with department head; monitor actuals against budget and forecast and work with stakeholders to understand and address deviations.
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting, working capital and credit management.
• Oversee payroll governance — controls, reconciliations, exceptions and approvals — including where processing is outsourced.

Systems, Process and People

• Lead systems and process improvement, getting the most from existing tools and identifying where new ones are needed.
• Make active use of analytics/AI tools, the CRM and other internal systems to improve reporting and insight.
• Lead and develop the finance team, including the Finance/Management Accountant tier and wider finance/business support staff.
• Manage key finance-related supplier relationships (banking, professional advisers).

Closing date for applications is Monday the 19th of October.

About The Company

Guided by our mission to grow sustainably and equitably, we are committed to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective services. We continuously invest in our people, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and promote a circular economy through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling—while maintaining exceptional customer care.

Sustainability Highlights

• Achieved a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions.

• Improved collection route efficiency by 20%.

• Transitioning our entire fleet of cars and vans to Electric Vehicles.

• Committed to planting 50,000 trees to offset operational emissions.

• Purchasing 100% renewable electricity for our operations.

• Expanding our renewable energy capacity with solar panels on office rooftops.

We strive to be recognised not only for our reliability and flexibility but also as a leader in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to set the standard in the industry through forward-thinking solutions that benefit our employees, our customers, and the environment.

Company Culture

At Walsh Waste & Recycling, the company fosters a welcoming and friendly culture where staff members from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver high-quality customer service. The company invests in continuous employee development and training to maintain these standards. Based in Oranmore, all company departments operate from the same site, which is close to local amenities and only a 2-minute drive from the M6 motorway. Whether in the office, yard, garage, or on the road, Walsh Waste & Recycling ensures staff have the best equipment to perform their jobs effectively. The vehicle fleet is regularly upgraded and well-maintained in the on-site garage, and the office spaces are newly refurbished with modern equipment and energy efficiencies to reduce environmental impact.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.

• Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.

• Discounted rates on skip hire.

• Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.

• Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee discounts, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Long service awards

Salary

Not disclosed