Financial Controller

About MBRYONICS

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product

portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems. The work is exciting and challenging and is at the forefront of the technology domains. As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a suitably motivated - Financial Controller - to join our group.

The Financial Controller is a critical leadership role responsible for the integrity of MBRYONICS' financial data and providing the strategic financial insight required to support global scaling and commercial decisions. This individual will own the accounting, financial control, and crucial aspects of unit economics and debt structuring. The focus of this role is to build and maintain a scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting the company's transition to volume manufacturing and aggressive growth targets.

What you'll do

1. Financial Reporting & Cost Management

• Ownership of the General Ledger (GL): Manage and maintain the chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in line with IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Lead and execute the accelerated monthly financial close process, producing timely and accurate management accounts and financial statements for executive review and statutory submission.
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and driving readiness for all statutory and tax compliance requirements.

2. Financial Planning, Cost & Commercial Strategy

• Unit Economics & Optimisation: Own, build, and track sophisticated unit economics models for all product lines. Monitor and report on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) improvements as the Photon-1 facility scales up manufacturing volume.
• Pricing & Margin Analysis: Provide robust financial analysis to support pricing decisions, ensuring pricing meets margin and profitability requirements. Help validate pricing and market assumptions used in pitch decks and Business Development (BD) materials.
• Multi-Orbit Costing: Develop and maintain multi-orbit cost models to support the strategic planning of satellite constellation projects.
• Funding & Debt Facilities: Lead on establishing and structuring debt facilities and other non-dilutive funding sources to support capital expenditure and growth initiatives, ensuring optimal financing structures.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling.

3. Controls, Process, & Systems

• Internal Controls: Design, document, and enforce internal financial controls and policies across all functions (Finance, Operations, Inventory) to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• System Implementation: Act as the finance lead for the ERP system implementation and migration, ensuring seamless data transition and functional integrity across all modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory).
• Transactional Oversight: Oversee and manage the efficiency and accuracy of transactional processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and fixed asset management.

4. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Inventory Control: Establish robust policies and controls for inventory valuation, tracking, and reconciliation in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Partner with the Operations team to establish accurate standard costing, bill of materials (BOM), and direct labour tracking for all product lines.
• Variance Analysis Support: Collaborate with FP&A to support the analysis of manufacturing variances (e.g., spending, usage, and efficiency) to drive cost reduction efforts.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and mentor the junior accounting team (e.g., Accountant, AP/AR staff).
• Drive continuous process improvement across the finance function using Lean/Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Who you are

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualification: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a Financial Controller or senior management capacity.
• Commercial Finance: Proven hands-on experience in financial modelling related to unit economics, pricing, and margin analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Systems: Demonstrable expertise in ERP system implementation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and strong proficiency in advanced Excel modelling.
• Compliance: Deep knowledge of Irish/EU tax, statutory reporting requirements, and internal controls development.

Desirable

• Experience in structuring debt facilities or managing banking relationships.
• Prior experience in a company scaling from R&D to commercial production.
• Knowledge of the financial implications of AS9100/ISO quality standards.

Personal Attributes

• Custodian of Control: Possesses a strong ethical compass and an unwavering commitment to financial integrity and compliance.
• Solution-Oriented: Hands-on and pragmatic, capable of building structure and processes where none currently exist.

Collaborative Partner: Able to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance functional leaders (Engineering, Production).

What's in it for you

Career Growth: Contribute to a world-class space-age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions

Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge FSO systems

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space-age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Financial Controller.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.