Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Ace Autobody Ltd

Position: Financial Controller Reports to: Finance & Operations Director Location: Dublin Company: Ace Autobody Ltd

Role Summary

Ace Autobody Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of its multi-branch automotive crash repair business.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal financial controls, managing the finance team and providing timely financial information to support business performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, financial statements and year-end accounts across the group.
• Finance Team Management: Lead, supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring efficient allocation of responsibilities and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Month-End Procedures: Manage the monthly financial close, including reviewing bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, stock, work in progress and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and appropriate authorisation of financial transactions.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, working capital, debtor collections, creditor payments and banking activities.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse branch profitability, operational costs, margins and financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Taxation & Compliance: Oversee VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and other statutory obligations, liaising with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Ensure effective use of Sage 200 and other financial systems, identifying opportunities for automation and process efficiencies.
• Audit & Statutory Reporting: Coordinate annual audits and assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Management Support: Work closely with the Finance & Operations Director and branch management to provide financial insights, support commercial decisions and improve overall business performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a multi-site business environment would be advantageous.

Overall Objective

To ensure Ace Autobody Ltd maintains accurate and timely financial reporting, effective financial controls and efficient finance operations, while supporting the continued growth, profitability and financial stability of the group.

Pay: €75,000.00-€90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension

Work Location: In person