Business Controller

Position: Business Controller Location: Kilkenny Contract: One-year Fixed Term Salary: DOE (paid monthly)

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company.

In return we offer a competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development, and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Overview of role

Gaeltec Utilities is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller (Projects) to support our Energy and Telecommunications operations across Ireland. This role combines business partnering, project financial performance and control, management reporting, ensuring strong financial foundation while supporting operational decision-making and working alongside the Finance Team and the Company's Management Team, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly closings and forecasts. Monitor project financial and economic performance, including budgets, margins, cash flow and work in progress (WIP).
• Partner with Project Managers to improve project profitability.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and variance analysis.
• Deliver accurate reporting to the Company Management Team.
• Support investment appraisals and business cases.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS, company policies and Irish statutory requirements).
• Identify financial and economic risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, budgeting and financial processes.

Essential Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics.
• 3-5 years' experience in controlling, FP&A, management accounting or project finance.
• Experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, engineering or telecoms is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or studying towards one is desirable.

• competitive compensation package
• progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• personal development
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.