Group Financial Controller

Brightwater are delighted to be partnering with one of Ireland’s leading healthcare providers operating multi-site specialist care facilities. As the Group continues to grow, they are seeking an ambitious, commercially focused and technically strong Group Financial Controller to join the leadership team.

The Group Financial Controller will lead the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the CFO to ensure strong financial control, accurate reporting, effective cash management and delivery of strategic finance initiatives.

The role will provide financial insight and business partnering to operational and executive teams, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee Group consolidation and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/FRS 102, Companies Act and statutory requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver financial targets.
• Provide variance analysis, financial modelling and actionable insight to management and the Board.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and performance improvements.
• Manage Group cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
• Oversee debtor performance and working capital.
• Manage banking relationships and support funding and capital investment requirements.
• Coordinate year-end audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance across corporation tax, VAT, payroll taxes and other obligations.
• Maintain a strong internal control and risk management environment.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Drive finance systems, automation and reporting improvements.
• Improve workflows, data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, due diligence and new facility openings.
• Lead or support strategic finance projects and provide analysis for investment and commercial initiatives.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar.
• Experience managing multi-site operations or Group structures.
• Strong management accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience working with auditors, tax advisors, banks and senior stakeholders.
• Healthcare, hospitality, retail, property or services experience desirable.
• Acquisition, integration or project experience advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance.
• Commercially minded, results focused and solutions oriented.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Accurate and timely Group reporting.
• Successful delivery of budgets and forecasts.
• Improved financial and EBITDA performance through effective business partnering.
• Strong cash flow and working capital management.
• Successful audits and regulatory compliance.

Salary and benefits

• Salary €90,000-€95,000
• Private health insurance.
• Professional membership fees.
• Hybrid working options.
• Ongoing professional development support.

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