Your new company

Your new company is one of the foremost construction firms in the West of Ireland. Established over a century ago, the company has stood the test of time with a glowing reputation both locally and nationally and has also experienced rapid growth in recent years. The company specialises in the construction of large-scale corporate projects in public sector, pharmaceuticals, hospitality etc. as well as large scale residential projects around the country. The company has long-term viability and have ramped up their activities in recent years and see this continuing in upcoming years. There is huge potential for growth for any finance professional moving into the company at this stage.

Your new role

You will be a project Financial Controller leading end-to-end finance activities across the company's largest 2-3 projects with support from the central finance function around data entry, AP/AR, payroll etc. Your primary focus will be on the commercial side of business with emphasis on detailed financial analysis, budgeting, cashflow, forecasting and variance analysis and managing the projects' finances on a day-to-day basis reporting back into the Finance Director. You will also complete month-end management accounts, year-end statutory reporting and manage any audit queries from the project side.

What you'll need to succeed

You must be a fully qualified accountant with a relevant professional accreditation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA). This is a full time permanent role for an experienced accountant (at least 5-10 years PQE) with a strong commercial acumen. Previous construction exposure is advantageous, but the company is open to interviewing candidates from similar commercially-focused roles in an SME environment (manufacturing, hospitality, retail etc.) As aforementioned, you must have a strong commercial acumen and strong communication skills are also essential. This role would suit someone who is eager to get into a 'hands-on' role and will be hugely rewarding for any candidate who is looking to progress their careers.

What you'll get in return

You will get a competitive market salary of €70,000-€75,000 depending on experience (this may be flexible for a candidate with wide-ranging construction exposure). You will also avail of very flexible hybrid working options with 2 days WFH and flexible start/finish times (generally you can start anytime between 7.30am and 10am). In addition, there is a company pension scheme available to the successful candidate also. Moreover, you will gain the opportunity to join an ambitious and growing company and play a central role in the success of multiple large scale, high profile and multi year construction projects.

What you need to do now

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