Financial Controller | Co.Wicklow

Our client is an established and growing manufacturing business with a strong presence in Ireland.

The organisation operates within a specialised production environment, supporting clients across regulated industries, and has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

As part of an international group, the business benefits from global backing, ongoing investment, and exposure to international markets.

This is a hands‑on Financial Controller position with full responsibility for the finance function within a growing manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting as part of the senior management team, the role will play a key part in financial control, reporting and supporting operational decision‑making.

This is not a purely strategic position – it requires a candidate who is comfortable operating at both a leadership and detailed, day‑to‑day level within a lean finance structure.

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• Lead, manage and develop the finance team
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors
  
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
  
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with group reporting timelines
  
• Ensure full tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax)
  
• Oversee payroll processes and controls
  
• Manage group reporting requirements and liaise with international stakeholders
  
• Oversee core finance operations including AP/AR, cashflow, inventory and ERP processes
  

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• Deliver a robust and timely month‑end close and reporting cycle
  
• Strengthen financial control across inventory and working capital
  
• Maintain continuity across payroll and core finance operations
  
• Build strong relationships with auditors, advisors and internal stakeholders
  
• Support business decision‑making through clear financial insightDrive process improvements across systems and reporting
  

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• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is advantageous
  
• Strong background in monthly close and management accounts
  
• Exposure to inventory, costing and stock control
  
• Experience dealing with audits and external stakeholders
  
• Strong systems/ERP experience
  

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• Hands‑on and pragmatic approach
  
• Comfortable working in a lean environment
  
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  
• Ability to operate at both detailed and strategic levels
  
• Commercially aware with a collaborative mindset xcfaprz
  

This role would suit:

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• A Finance Manager stepping into their first Financial Controller position, or
  
• An experienced Financial Controller from a small to mid‑sized or lean organisation
  

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• Fully site‑based role in Co. Wicklow
  
• Flexible around occasional wfh days as required
  
• Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance
  
• Occasional international travel may be required
  

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• Competitive (DOE)
  
• Performance‑related bonus
  
• Pension contribution
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life assurance & income protection
  
• 26 days annual leave
  
• Additional benefits including wellness initiatives and on‑site parking
  

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.