Financial Controller.

Rockwell is a well-established engineering contractor with over forty years of experience. We specialise in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and utility pipework for large-scale biopharma facilities across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Rockwell is well into an exciting period of growth, having successfully scaled the business significantly in recent years. With further ambitious growth planned over the coming years, we are continuing to strengthen our team and develop our systems and processes to support the next stage of the company’s journey.

We are now seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting this continued growth. This is a hands-on role within a growing international engineering contractor, with responsibility for strong financial control and supporting financial operations across multiple regions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss accounts, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statement, including detailed reconciliations and analysis of financial performance across key projects.
• Manage the end-to-end Sales Order to Cash process, including customer invoicing, accounts receivable management and cash collection.
• Prepare and submit VAT, VIES, Intrastat and RCT returns, including the management of related subcontractor payments.
• Maintain ledger integrity and oversee the review, control and posting of journals.
• Conduct monthly review of project financials vs Plan, in collaboration with the PM & QS teams.
• Lead the annual audit process, liaising closely with the Audit Senior and external auditors to ensure an efficient and well-managed audit.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes, providing accurate and timely financial information to management.
• Support the Finance Director with monthly Board reporting, financial analysis, ad-hoc financial projects and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes across the company’s Ireland, UK and European operations, with a focus on streamlining accounting activities, strengthening controls and improving operational efficiency.
• Undertake additional finance, reporting and administrative projects as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills / Experience

• Qualified Accountant / Financial Controller with proven experience in finance management and must have a high level of knowledge of accounting principles.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a comparable commercial environment.
• Experience working within an engineering, construction, contracting or project-based business would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a finance team supporting multiple regions or international operations, particularly across Ireland, the UK and Europe, would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong financial reporting, analytical and Balance Sheet reconciliation skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Good knowledge of VAT, VIES, Intrastat and RCT requirements.
• Experience using COINS ERP, or a similar construction/engineering ERP system, would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the finance team and wider business.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Why join Rockwell?

We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities.

• Rockwell is an equal opportunities employer