Financial Controller
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High perceived value due to leadership potential, competitive compensation, and critical role in financial strategy.
- Leadership role with significant financial oversight.
- Competitive salary with flexible scheduling options.
- Influence critical financial strategies within expanding logistics.
Pros
- Leadership role in a growing logistics firm.
- Substantial compensation with flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions.
Cons
- High-pressure environment with demanding deadlines.
- Requires strong prior experience and relevant qualifications.
- Possibly limited opportunities for remote working.
Who it's for
Senior • On-site, with potential for hybrid after 6 months
Good fit
- Experienced accountants in logistics or transport
- Motivated professionals aiming for financial leadership roles
- Candidates eager to implement process improvements
Not recommended for
- Candidates without relevant experience or qualifications
- Individuals seeking minimal responsibility positions
- Professionals preferring remote-only work environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller for a large company, based in D 09
This is a Full-Time role and a great opportunity to join a large team
We operate across two core divisions:
- Transport – A modern fleet of 60+ trucks providing nationwide deliveries with strong communication, safety and performance standards.
- Container Depot – Secure container storage, handling, and fast turnaround times supported by experienced staff and well-maintained equipment.
We continue to invest in our fleet, technology and people as we expand. It is an exciting time to join a company focused on high standards, teamwork and delivering results.
This is a key leadership role within a fast-moving organisation. You will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, improving systems and providing accurate reporting to senior management as we scale.
We are looking for someone ambitious, commercially minded and ready to make a real impact in a company that is growing year on year.
This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Irish logistics business and play a crucial part in shaping its financial future.
Job Description – Financial Controller
Main Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for day-to-day financial control of the business
- Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and KPI reports
- Manage cashflow, forecasting, budgets, and variance analysis
- Produce weekly and monthly reporting packs for senior management
- Monitor costs and margins across the Transport and Container Depot divisions
- Oversee billing, invoicing, debtor control, and supplier payments
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes and liaise with external accountants/auditors
- Ensure all financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date
- Support tender pricing, profitability analysis and commercial decision-making
- Improve financial systems, controls, and processes
- Manage payroll checks, overtime tracking, fuel usage reports and transport-related costs
- Assist with fleet investment planning, maintenance budgeting and capex forecasting
- Provide financial insight to support operational planning and business strategy
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) or strong relevant experience
- Experience in transport, logistics, manufacturing or similar industry preferred
- Strong analytical, reporting and systems skills
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver on deadlines
- Experience improving financial processes or introducing new controls
- Confident communicator able to work closely with senior management
Compensation & Working Hours
- Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 depending on experience (40-hour week)
- Open to 32 hours / 4-day week for suitable candidates
- On-site preferred; hybrid available after 6 months
- Based in Santry, Dublin
Why Join Us
- Real responsibility and influence over financial strategy
- Leadership role in a growing Irish business
- Supportive family-run culture with professional standards
Opportunity for long-term career growth as the company expands
