Financial Controller

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies is one of Ireland's leading catering suppliers into the hospitality industry. Established in 1970, Conaty Food and Catering Supplies delivers more than 18,000 catering, food and equipment products into our customer base of over 2,000 hotels, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Our Blanchardstown depot hosts Ireland’s largest hospitality showrooms.

We are currently seeking to hire a Financial Controller to lead our finance team. The Financial Controller will have responsibility for the overall financial management, reporting, and analysis within the company. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role provides strategic financial insight to support business growth, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

The Financial Controller combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen to assess risks, identify opportunities, and evaluate new and proposed projects. The role ensures the integrity of financial data, optimises financial systems, and strengthens internal controls while delivering clear, accessible reporting to leadership.

In addition, the Financial Controller oversees Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, ensures tax efficiency and compliance, and provides financial analysis and guidance on employee reward.

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• Take full responsibility for the company’s financial reporting function.
  
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  
• Deliver detailed financial analysis, including profitability, cash flow, margins, and cost control.
  
• Develop management reports and dashboards to provide clear, real-time financial visibility.
  
• Ensure data integrity across all financial systems.
  
• Provide financial advice and strategic insight to the Managing Director.
  
• Evaluate new and proposed projects using financial modelling and commercial analysis.
  
• Assess financial risks and opportunities associated with business decisions.
  
• Support pricing strategy, investment decisions, and capital expenditure planning.
  
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial forecasting.
  

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• Use commercial awareness alongside financial analysis to assess business performance.
  
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  
• Evaluate return on investment (ROI) for new initiatives.
  
• Monitor financial KPIs and highlight areas requiring management action.
  
• Utilise accounting and business intelligence software to generate accessible, real-time financial data.
  
• Improve reporting automation and dashboard functionality.
  
• Ensure financial information is presented in a clear, decision-focused format.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting processes. xcfaprz
  

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• Oversee and improve Accounts Receivable (AR) processes to optimise cash flow and debtor days.