Overview: 

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the financial operations of our finance team, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations. You will be responsible for overseeing the full finance function including AP, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Management Accounts, Treasury, and Annual Audit. You will manage a finance team of 3 and will report directly to the CFO. 

This role is a 12-month maternity cover contract. 

Key Responsibilities: 

·        Oversee and manage the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

·        Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

·        Ensure the accuracy of payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

·        Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing insights into business performance and identifying areas for improvement.

·        Oversee cash management, including forecasting, banking, and reconciliations.

·        Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and regulations.

·        Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

·        Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA).

·        Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years' experience managing a team.

·        Experience with Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm is highly desirable.

·        Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including IFRS and GAAP.

·        Experience with Sage or other accounting software is highly advantageous.

Key Skills & Abilities: 

·        Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.

·        Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

What we offer: 

At Modular Automation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, health insurance contributions, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives. 

About Modular Automation: 

Modular Automation, based in Shannon Co. Clare, is an engineering company offering automation and integration solutions to the world’s leading medical technology manufacturers. We excel in the integration of the latest engineering technologies such as collaborative and autonomous mobile robots (AMR’s), machine tending and transport solutions, and Industry 4.0 applications. Our company's excellence is rooted in a fusion of pioneering design, advanced engineering, and an unwavering dedication to precision. 

In November 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, acquired Modular Automation, and began forming a new company – AIR – to bring together a specialist Automation organisation consisting of constituent SME automation companies with complimentary skills, capabilities, and track records. Modular sits within this new company global company, whilst retaining its brand, strategy, and leadership team. 

Our purpose at Modular is to enable the world’s leading medical technology companies to manufacture sophisticated, ultra-high quality, life-changing products, at scale. Over our 40-year history, we have garnered a significant reputation with our customers for delivering innovative and reliable automation solutions. We are proud at Modular, to work within a talented and diverse community of professionals who bring expertise and innovation into solving the automation challenges of our medical device customers.  

For ten consecutive years, Modular has received recognition by Deloitte as a Platinum level “Best Managed Company”.  We operate in a customer-centric and collaborative culture and environment, and the way our team works together and with our partners and customers builds long-term trust and deep relationships. We have the expertise, commitment, and determination to make the unknown known, and our team will go the extra mile to make it happen. 

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Modular Automation is an equal opportunities employer. 

Modular Automation is an Equal Opportunities Employer