An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Group Financial Controller to join the Finance Leadership Team at Sysco Ireland.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will provide strategic leadership across financial control, financial reporting, compliance, governance, taxation, audit, shared services oversight, and finance transformation. This role will ensure the integrity of financial reporting across the organisation while maintaining a robust control environment that supports sustainable business growth.
As a key member of the finance leadership team, the successful candidate will lead a high-performing finance organisation, develop future finance talent and partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
This role is being recruited during a significant period of change, with the ongoing implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the continued evolution of the finance operating model. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in driving transformation, embedding best practice processes and building a future-ready finance function.
The role requires a candidate who is:
A proven LeaderCommercially drivenExperienced in Finance TransformationFinancial Control & Governance
Lead the overall financial control framework across all island of Ireland entities.Ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of financial records and reporting.Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.Maintain a best-in-class balance sheet control environment.Ensure robust financial policies, procedures and governance frameworks are in place and consistently applied.Drive continuous enhancement of internal controls, risk management and financial stewardship.Ensure compliance with all Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.Financial Reporting
Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to Group.Ensure all group reporting deadlines and submissions are achieved accurately and on time.Provide insightful financial analysis to support executive decision-making.Oversee statutory accounts preparation and filing requirements across relevant entities.Monitor changes in accounting standards and ensure compliance across the business.Compliance, Audit & Tax
Oversee the group relationships with external auditors, internal auditors and regulatory bodies.Ensure successful completion of all internal and external audit programmes.Lead the organisation's SOX compliance programme and maintain an effective controls environment.Ensure all tax, VAT and regulatory obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.Manage remediation plans arising from audit findings and compliance reviews.Proactively identify and mitigate financial and regulatory risks.Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, develop and inspire a large finance team across multiple disciplines.Directly manage senior finance leaders across key finance functions.Build organisational capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.Champion the Finance Graduate Programme and support the development of future finance talent.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.Act as a role model for the organisation's values and leadership behaviours.Business Partnering
Partner closely with the CFO, Executive Team and senior business leaders.Provide commercial insight and challenge to support strategic business decisions.Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, integrations and investment decisions as required.Ensure finance is viewed as a trusted business partner across the organisation.Drive financial awareness and accountability throughout the business.Finance Transformation & Systems
Play a leadership role in the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365.Drive standardisation, simplification and automation across finance processes.Lead finance transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, controls and reporting capability.Ensure successful adoption of new technologies and ways of working.Act as a change leader, helping the organisation navigate ongoing transformation.Operational Oversight
Ensure service level expectations are met and continuously improved.Drive consistency and process excellence across finance operations.Monitor key performance indicators and service outcomes.Candidate Profile