About the Company Brightwater Executive is delighted to be working with our client, a long-established, market-leading financial services group that has grown significantly across Ireland, almost doubling in team size over the past 24 months.
Now standing at 500 staff, with a solid reputation for innovation, customer centricity and trust, and long-term stability, the business is now seeking a senior finance professional to step into a pivotal leadership role to lead and mentor a finance team of 12-15 staff.
About the Position Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will act as a key business partner within the senior leadership team, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and high-quality reporting while also influencing strategic decision-making.
The role offers the scope to: Take ownership of all financial control and reporting functions.
Safeguard the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
Design and maintain a strong governance and control framework to support ongoing growth.
Partner with senior executives, providing insight to shape commercial and operational decisions.
Lead, inspire, and develop a finance team of professionals, creating a culture of continuous improvement and efficiencies, technical skills development and career progression.
This is a senior leadership role suited to an accomplished finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and regulated environment.
It combines technical excellence with people leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the direction and performance of a growing business Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial reporting, control, and compliance across the group.
Ensure integrity of statutory and management accounts, regulatory returns, and tax compliance.
Develop and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
Oversee treasury, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Manage external audits and relationships with regulators.
Act as a senior business partner to the CFO and executive team.
Drive improvements in efficiency, reporting, and financial insight to support growth.
Lead and develop a team fostering a culture of accountability, team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Experience/Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
710+ years post-qualification experience, with strong financial control background.
Financial services, insurance, professional services, B2B services environment and or other regulated sector experience preferred.
Demonstrated success in leading finance teams in multi-entity environments.
Strong technical accounting, reporting, and audit experience.
Commercially astute, with the ability to provide actionable financial insight.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Location & Working Model Based in Southwest Dublin, the role offers a hybrid model: four days in the office (with flexible working hours) and one day working from home.
Contact For further information on this Financial Controller role, please contact Estelle Davis, at Brightwater Executive or click below to apply.
Skills: Qualified Accountant Insurance Team Leadership Financial Controls