Location: Limerick, Ireland / Hybrid
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: Director, Ireland
Industry: Energy Management Solutions for Industrial Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About EM3:
EM3 is a market-leading energy consultancy, delivering end-to-end energy management and engineering solutions to large-scale industrial clients. Through innovation, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to sustainability, EM3 helps customers significantly reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and improve operational efficiency.
Headquartered in Limerick, Ireland with additional offices in Madrid, Spain and Chicago, USA. With a team of over 75 professionals, we specialise in identifying, implementing, monitoring and verifying energy-saving initiatives for industrial clients globally. Our work spans across energy auditing, ISO 50001 systems, energy monitoring and analytics and turnkey decarbonisation project delivery. EM3 partners with clients in sectors such as manufacturing, food and beverage, pharma, Medical Devices and data centres. EM3 is committed to innovation, excellence, and environmental stewardship. EM3’s core values are Integrity, Trust, Curiosity, Inclusivity, and Passion
Position Summary
The Financial Controller will play a critical leadership role within the Finance function, providing strategic financial direction, governance and operational control across EM3’s international business. Reporting directly to the Director-Ireland, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the organisation through effective financial planning, reporting, compliance, risk management and business partnering.
This role requires a commercially minded finance professional capable of supporting rapid business growth, driving process improvement, enhancing financial visibility, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The Financial Controller will work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and international stakeholders to optimise financial performance and ensure robust financial controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Governance
- Lead and manage the day-to-day finance operations of the organisation.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework across all business activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Support the CFO in shaping financial strategy and long-term business planning.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, taxation, and corporate governance requirements.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
- Deliver detailed financial analysis and performance reporting to senior management and shareholders.
- Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve business performance.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
- Manage external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
- Produce board-level financial reports and presentations.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning process.
- Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to support decision-making.
- Partner with business leaders to ensure effective cost management and resource allocation.
- Evaluate business performance against budgets and strategic objectives.
- Support investment appraisals, business cases, and capital expenditure decisions.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with operational, commercial, and project delivery teams to drive financial accountability.
- Provide financial guidance and challenge to support profitable growth.
- Assist project managers in reviewing project profitability, resource utilisation, and financial performance.
- Support the development of business initiatives through financial evaluation and risk assessment.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Develop and maintain financial risk management frameworks.
- Ensure effective internal controls and risk mitigation strategies are implemented.
- Monitor contractual and commercial risks impacting financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and corporate policies.
- Support ESG and sustainability reporting requirements where applicable.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive optimisation of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and process efficiency.
- Develop dashboards and reporting solutions to improve business visibility and decision-making.
- Promote data-driven financial management across the organisation.
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Fully qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body.
- Desirable
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
- Additional qualifications in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, or Business Analytics.
- Certification in ERP, Business Intelligence, or Process Improvement methodologies.
- Experience Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 7–10 years’ progressive finance experience, including senior financial management responsibilities.
- Proven experience in financial control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, taxation, and financial governance.
- Experience managing finance teams and developing high-performing finance functions.
- Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and implementing financial controls.
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Desirable
- Experience within consultancy, engineering, energy, industrial services, technology or project-based environments.
- Experience supporting international or multi-entity organisations.
- Exposure to private equity, multinational, or high-growth business environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent analytical platforms.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Ability to align financial management practices with organisational strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Commercial Acumen
- Strong understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and financial performance indicators, enabling informed decision-making.
Financial Analysis & Insight
- Exceptional analytical capability with the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
Business Partnering
- Builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation and effectively influences key stakeholders.
Risk Management & Governance
- Demonstrates strong judgement in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Continuously seeks opportunities to improve efficiency, leverage technology, and optimise business processes.
Leadership & Team Development
- Inspires, develops, and mentors team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Communication & Presentation Skills
- Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Applies sound judgement, critical thinking, and data-driven analysis to resolve complex business challenges.
Change Management
- Successfully leads organisational change initiatives and supports business transformation programmes.
Attention to Detail
- Maintains high levels of accuracy, integrity, and quality in all financial activities.
Planning & Organisation
- Effectively prioritises competing demands while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes:
- High integrity and professional ethics.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Passion for sustainability and supporting EM3’s environmental mission.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing international organisation.
Why Join EM3·
- Opportunity to influence the growth of EM3’s expanding global operations.·
- Work with a highly skilled international engineering team.·
- Competitive compensation with benefits.·
- Exposure to cutting-edge energy and engineering technologies.·
- Meaningful work supporting sustainability and operational excellence initiatives.
Offer Details:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Company Bonus Structure & Sales Bonus Scheme
- Paid Time Off
- Healthcare Plan
- Company Contribution Retirement Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Scheme
- Flexible work schedule with work-from-home opportunities.
- A focus on learning and development for all employees.
- Health & Well-being programs
- Career Opportunities
- Opportunities to travel
- Professional Body Membership
- Employee Referral Programme
- Sports and Social events and much more!
Salary Range: €79,545 – 97,221
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to contribute to the continued growth and international expansion of EM3 while supporting its mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
EM3 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.