Financial Controller - €85k plus benefits - Pharma

Job Title: Financial Controller - €85k plus benefits - Pharma

Sector: Pharma

Location: Dublin West (Hybrid)

Salary: €85,000 plus benefits

Our Client

Our client is a leading Irish business operating within the pharmacy services sector. With an established nationwide presence and ambitious growth plans, they are investing heavily in their finance function and are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to play a key role in the next phase of the company's development.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Irish business in a newly created Financial Controller position with genuine visibility across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of the finance operations while helping to strengthen controls, improve processes and support continued business growth.

The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to lead a finance team through an exciting period of change, and the chance to make a real impact within a commercially focused organisation.

Who should apply?

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant looking to step into, or further develop, a Financial Controller position with responsibility for leading a finance function.

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• 5+ years' post-qualified experience with previous Financial Controller or senior financial reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and financial controls
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong ERP systems knowledge (SAP experience advantageous) together with advanced Excel skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent stakeholder management skills

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will involve:

• Leading the month-end close process, statutory reporting and financial control activities across the business
• Managing the annual audit, financial statements and all Irish tax compliance obligations
• Overseeing treasury, cashflow forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Developing and strengthening financial controls, governance frameworks and finance processes
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team while driving continuous improvement
• Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Supporting strategic finance projects, process improvements and organisational change initiatives
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and the Board

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to Aonghus who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.