Engineering Controls & Governance Manager

Your impact begins here 

As Engineering Controls & Governance Manager, you will give Site Engineering in Athlone the financial clarity and control it needs to move with confidence. You will turn budgets, forecasts and performance data into clear decisions on where to invest and what to prioritise, while also leading the team that keeps governance, compliance and support services running smoothly. 

What you’ll bring 

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field. 

• 7–10 years’ experience in financial controls, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting within a regulated manufacturing environment. 

• An understanding of capital project delivery, investment and operations management, including managing changes in project scope, timelines and costs. 

• Knowledge of governance frameworks, compliance requirements and financial audits, together with an understanding of the project lifecycle and stage-gate governance. 

• A good understanding of engineering, maintenance, operational and business support functions. 

• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing, diverse teams. 

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to different audiences. 

• An analytical, pragmatic and results-focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail. 

• Excellent written and spoken English. 

• Experience with SAP, Coupa, Concur and Clarity are considered an advantage. 

What you’ll do 

You will lead financial control, governance and support services for Site Engineering, connecting performance data with the decisions that shape priorities and investment. You will: 

• Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for capital investment and operational expenditure, analysing variances, risks and opportunities to optimise costs. 

• Support business cases, investment applications and resource-allocation decisions in partnership with Engineering, Finance, Procurement and Project Management. 

• Partner with Engineering Leadership to align operational and strategic priorities, using performance insights to identify dependencies and coordinate action across teams. 

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, standards and controls, and coordinate audits, inspections and compliance assessments through to timely closure of actions. 

• Oversee Engineering administration, contract governance and business-system support, improving and digitalising processes to reduce routine workload for technical teams. 

• Lead and develop the Engineering Controls & Governance team, setting clear objectives, providing coaching and promoting safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement. 

Who you’ll work with 

You will join the Site Engineering team in Athlone, part of Global Manufacturing & Supply, reporting to the Engineering Director and leading the Engineering Controls & Governance team. 

You will work closely with Engineering leaders across Maintenance, Projects, Facilities, EHSS and Validation, as well as Finance, Procurement and project steering teams. You will also collaborate with external suppliers and partners, engage senior site and corporate stakeholders, and represent Site Engineering in cross-functional governance forums and corporate networks. 

What you can expect here 

You will work with colleagues across engineering, finance and procurement, and your expertise will help shape how Site Engineering plans, invests and performs. You will be trusted to take ownership, make your voice heard and improve the way things are done. Together with your team, you will keep building skills in financial management, project controls, governance and digital ways of working. 

Salary 

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 72,960.00 to 116,740.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience. 

 Incentives and Benefits