Financial Controller, Dunleer

Suretank Limited Suretank Group has been one of the leading Off‑Site Manufacturing Organisation (OSM) for over 30 years, offering solutions into the Offshore sector to include Tanks&Specialist Containers and Modular Electrical and Plantroom Solutions into the Data Centre and Life science Sectors. Our target sectors include the Energy, Marine, Infrastructure&Industrial sectors.

Established in 1995, Suretank Group operates from its headquarters in Ireland, with additional manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA, Poland and other global locations. As we continue to expand, we are committed to delivering excellence and innovation while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Job Summary The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening financial control, improving cash visibility, and supporting operational performance through disciplined financial management. The role combines technical accounting, working capital management, ERP discipline, operational finance support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Financial Control and Reporting

Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records

Lead monthly close and timely production of management accounts

Deliver variance analysis, margin reporting and performance insight

Maintain strong general ledger and balance sheet controls

Drive improvements in reporting processes

Cash and Working Capital

Support and maintain short‑term cashflow forecasting

Improve visibility over receivables, payables and working capital movements

Support billing discipline, collections focus and cash conversion improvements

Escalate material cash risks and timing issues

Revenue, WIP and Operational Finance

Strengthen controls around revenue recognition

Support WIP monitoring and project margin analysis

Reconcile operational activity to financial outcomes

Support improved linkage between production, billing and reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasts

Maintain robust forecast assumptions and risk visibility

Support alignment of financial forecasts with operational realities

Inventory and Balance Sheet Control

Support inventory valuation, controls and reconciliations

Strengthen inventory aging and provisioning discipline

Maintain strong control over key balance sheet accounts

Compliance and Audit

Lead preparation and coordination of annual statutory financial statements

Manage year‑end close process to support timely completion of statutory accounts

Liaise with external auditors and coordinate all audit deliverables

Ensure audit readiness through strong controls, reconciliations and supporting documentation

Support timely filing of statutory returns and Companies Registration Office compliance

Tax, VAT and Compliance

Support management of corporation tax, VAT compliance, RCT (where applicable), and broader tax compliance obligations

Support tax filings, Revenue interactions, audits and external adviser coordination

Maintain strong compliance discipline across statutory, regulatory and internal policy requirements

Treasury and Banking

Support management of banking relationships and day‑to‑day treasury activities

Support liquidity planning, payment prioritisation and facility monitoring

Monitor covenant compliance where applicable

Support management of foreign exchange exposures where relevant

Support coordination of insurance renewals and related financial data requirements

Fixed Assets and Capex Control

Maintain integrity of the fixed asset register

Ensure appropriate capitalisation, depreciation and asset controls

Support capex approval tracking and reporting

Support discipline around capital versus operating expenditure classification

Costing and Manufacturing Finance

Support product, project and standard costing integrity

Support analysis of labour, overhead and material variances

Support stronger costing discipline and margin visibility

Internal Controls and Financial Policies

Support development and enforcement of financial controls, approval matrices and financial procedures

Support periodic review and strengthening of internal controls

Identify, assess and elevate material financial and control risks, and support mitigation actions

Payroll Oversight

Support review and oversight of payroll processes and controls

Review payroll reconciliations and related statutory deductions

Support payroll accuracy and compliance

Procurement Controls

Support purchase order discipline, three‑way match controls and reduction of process leakage

Work with procurement and operations to improve control discipline

ERP and Systems

Support integrity and effective use of SAP Business One

Drive improved data quality and system‑based reporting discipline

Support development of dashboards, exception reporting and improved management information

Business Partnering

Work closely with operational stakeholders

Challenge assumptions where appropriate

Support stronger decision‑making through relevant financial insight

Cross‑Functional Support

Provide proactive financial support across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Customer Service and Project Delivery functions

Support commercial reviews, pricing support, margin analysis and contract/commercial input where required

Work collaboratively with the CSO/commercial function on forecasting inputs, revenue quality, pipeline assumptions and commercial discipline

Support broader business initiatives and transformation projects requiring financial and operational input

Team Leadership, Mentoring and Development

Lead, mentor and develop finance team capability and bench strength

Coach junior and developing team members in technical competence, controls discipline and professional standards

Support succession planning, delegation and capability‑building across the finance function

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross‑functional problem‑solving removing process bottlenecks. Work closely with group finance and ERP / BI support resources

Essential Skills&Experience Required

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

5–8+ years relevant post‑qualified experience

Experience in manufacturing, engineering or project‑based environments

Strong technical accounting and financial control capability

Experience in cashflow, forecasting and working capital management

ERP experience; SAP Business One desirable

Desirable

Experience preparing or managing statutory financial statements

Experience managing external audits and year‑end processes

Experience in turnaround, growth or change environments

Exposure to BI reporting and data‑driven management information

Familiarity with project accounting and margin analysis

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development

Effective cross‑functional collaboration and business partnering

Solid financial and technical competence, including costing and manufacturing finance

Awareness of treasury, liquidity, internal controls, tax, VAT, and compliance

Strong analytical capability and commercial judgement

Continuous improvement mindset with strong process discipline

Excellent stakeholder management, planning, and organisational skills

High level of ownership, accountability, resilience, and adaptability

Performance Measures

Success in role will include:

Timely, accurate monthly close

Improved cash visibility and forecasting reliability

Stronger balance sheet and control discipline

Better quality management information

Improved support for operational decision‑making

Continuous improvement in systems, controls and reporting

Company Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Company Healthcare Plan

Health and wellness support (e.g., EAP, mental health resources)

Death in Service Life Insurance

Long Term Illness Benefit

Free On‑site parking at all Suretank facilities

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a growing company

Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

Employee referral scheme

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