Company Overview
Kieran Plant Hire, Hire Direct and Rathbrist Farms Limited are a well-established, family-operated group of businesses based in Readypenny, outside Dundalk, Co. Louth, serving customers throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.
With over 20 years' experience in the plant hire sector and a farming business established since 1984, the group has built a strong reputation for reliability, quality equipment and customer service. The businesses operate across several complementary divisions including:
* Plant & Machinery Hire
* Teleporter & Access Equipment Hire
* Tractor Hire
* Agricultural Services
* Plant Sales
* Machinery Repairs & Maintenance
* Straw Production, Procurement & Distribution
* Mixed Farming Operations
The group continues to invest in modern equipment, operational efficiency and customer service, supporting clients across the construction, agricultural, infrastructure and public sectors with nationwide delivery and responsive technical support.
As the business continues to expand, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced **Financial Controller** to work alongside the Directors in strengthening the group's financial management, reporting systems and operational performance.
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# Role Overview
The Financial Controller will take responsibility for the financial management of a diversified group operating across plant hire, equipment rental, agricultural services and farming.
Reporting directly to the Directors, the successful candidate will provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational support, ensuring robust financial controls while assisting with continued business growth.
This role requires an individual capable of managing multiple trading entities while providing meaningful commercial insight to support investment decisions, fleet expansion and operational efficiency.
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# Key Responsibilities
## Financial Leadership & Reporting
* Prepare monthly management accounts for all group companies
* Produce detailed financial analysis and performance reporting
* Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
* Monitor profitability across individual business divisions
* Prepare cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning
* Liaise with external accountants and auditors
* Prepare statutory accounts and tax information
## Commercial & Operational Finance
* Develop profitability reporting by fleet, department and business unit
* Monitor utilisation and return on capital employed across hire fleet
* Analyse equipment performance and replacement cycles
* Support investment appraisals for new machinery and fleet acquisitions
* Assist Directors with strategic planning and commercial decision-making
* Develop KPI reporting dashboards
## Cash Flow & Financial Control
* Manage banking relationships and funding facilities
* Oversee debtors, creditors and working capital
* Ensure timely Revenue compliance including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax
* Maintain strong internal financial controls
* Review pricing structures and commercial margins
## Systems & Process Improvement
* Improve financial reporting systems
* Develop operational reporting processes
* Enhance inventory and asset management controls
* Support digitisation and automation initiatives
* Improve financial efficiencies across the group
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# Candidate Requirements
### Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
Experience
* Previous Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience
* Experience within plant hire, construction, engineering, agriculture or a similar asset-intensive business would be advantageous
* Strong management accounting and commercial finance experience
* Experience managing multiple companies or business divisions
* Excellent financial systems and advanced Excel skills
* Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience
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# Key Competencies
* Commercially focused
* Strong analytical ability
* Excellent organisational skills
* High attention to detail
* Leadership and communication skills
* Proactive and solution-oriented
* Ability to influence operational decision-making
* High levels of integrity and professionalism
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# Remuneration
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension contribution
* Professional development support
* Long-term career progression within an expanding family-owned business
* Opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence strategic growth
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# How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV together with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience in financial management, commercial reporting and operational finance.
**Job Type:** Full-time
Salary:** €60,000–€90,000 per annum (depending on experience)
**Location:** Readypenny, Dundalk, Co. Louth (Office Based)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract renewal
Pay: €55,195.54-€86,138.40 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company car
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
