Our client is a growing engineering and construction-focused organisation operating across multiple entities, including overseas companies. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function, strengthen governance, and deliver robust financial reporting at Group and Board level. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a project-based, construction or engineering environment and enjoys operating close to the commercial heart of the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance function across the Group. This role will suit a commercially astute finance leader who can balance strong technical capability with operational insight and who is comfortable working fully on-site in a fast-paced environment.
Oversee consolidated Group accounts, including overseas entities
Deliver detailed monthly management accounts and Board reporting
Liaise with auditors across Ireland and international jurisdictions
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance
Provide financial insight to support commercial and project-based decision-making
Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
Drive accountability, performance and continuous improvement
Enhance financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls
Ensure strong governance frameworks are maintained
Group Financial Reporting
Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts
Produce detailed Board reporting packs including KPIs and variance analysis
Oversee consolidated Group reporting and intercompany reconciliations
Lead year-end close and statutory reporting processes
Audit & External Liaison
Act as primary contact for external auditors
Coordinate audit processes across overseas entities
Ensure statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Liaise with external tax advisors as required
Construction & Project Oversight
Oversee project costing, margin analysis and profitability tracking
Monitor WIP and revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion where applicable)
Support tender pricing and commercial contract decisions
Ensure accurate cost allocation and project performance reporting
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
Deliver detailed cashflow forecasting aligned to project timelines
Manage working capital and banking relationships
Provide scenario analysis to support strategic decisions
Compliance & Risk
Oversee VAT, RCT, payroll taxes and statutory filings
Maintain strong financial controls and risk oversight
Ensure audit readiness across all Group entities
Essential Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
5+ years’ experience in a senior finance leadership role
Strong construction, engineering or project-based industry experience
Experience managing consolidated Group accounts
Experience working with auditors across multiple jurisdictions
Confident presenting financial information at Board level
Proven people management experience
Desirable Requirements:
Multi-entity international structure experience
ERP or finance system implementation experience
Background in a growing SME or entrepreneurial environment
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Cloe Stapleton or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334 If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
