Financial Controller - Kildare

Are you a Qualified Accountant ready to take ownership of the finance function within a fast-growing international construction business?

We are working with a Construction sector client who are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to support the continued growth of the business across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

�� North Kildare
�� €80,000–€85,000
��️ Construction / Engineering
�� Ireland,

The Role
This is a hands-on Financial Controller position with significant exposure to the wider business and senior management team.

You will take responsibility for:
• Preparing and delivering accurate monthly financial statements
• Managing the general ledger, reconciliations and cash flow
• Overseeing invoice controls and approvals
• Managing VAT, RCT, CIS and other statutory tax reporting
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Reviewing actual performance against budget and identifying areas for improvement
• Maintaining strong financial controls and risk management processes
• Supporting external audits and implementing recommendations
• Managing intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Providing financial analysis to support investment and business decisions
• Driving improvements across finance processes and systems

What were looking for
✔️ Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA / CIMA
✔️ Previous Financial Controller or senior finance experience
✔️ Experience within construction, engineering or a related industry
✔️ Strong knowledge of month-end, year-end and financial reporting
✔️ Experience with UK VAT and CIS
✔️ Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow experience
✔️ Commercially minded with excellent analytical skills
✔️ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment
✔️ Strong Excel and systems capability
✔️ Experience with ERP/project accounting systems would be advantageous

Why consider it?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its development, with the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the finance function and support the company's continued expansion across Europe.

Lead Recruiter - Danielle O'Callaghan

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