Financial Controller

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a leading financial services organisation in Dublin.

This role will suit a qualified accounting professional with strong experience in financial control, management accounting and regulatory reporting. You will play a key role in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, month-end and quarter-end processes, and statutory and regulatory returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise with internal and external auditors and tax advisers.
• Prepare quarterly income forecasts and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial close activities, investigating and explaining variances against previous periods and budget.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statistics and variance analysis for senior management and Group Head Office.
• Compile management reports and papers for senior management meetings and quarterly Board meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
• Support VAT and corporate tax return preparation and submissions.
• Manage and support accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Contribute to cash flow planning, liquidity management and banking relationships.

What We're Looking For

• A third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• At least five years' post-qualification experience in a similar finance or financial control role.
• Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations and month-end and quarter-end financial close.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Experience with VAT and corporate tax returns would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and senior stakeholders.