Steering Point is pleased to work on behalf of a scaling Fintech with a fast-growing global customer base, who currently seek to hire a Head of Finance as their initial Finance hire in Ireland. Reporting to the European CEO, with a line into the European Financial Controller, this role will suit a dynamic, self-motivated candidate who understands the challenges and rewards of scaling a fintech business.
Role
* Internal Financial Reporting: Lead and deliver monthly / ad-hoc financial reporting for the European business, feeding into the group consolidated management accounts led by the Group Financial Controller.
* External Financial Reporting: Own the delivery of Europe's annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.
* Regulatory Reporting: Ensure timely, precise submissions to regulators, monitoring key metrics to maintain full compliance. Act as primary finance contact for auditors, banks, and the CBI.
* Safeguarding: Ensure appropriate segregation and safeguarding of user funds in line with CBI expectations.
* Capital Adequacy: Manage capital adequacy, liquidity monitoring, and early-warning thresholds.
* Group Interaction & Outsourcing Management: Oversee outsourced finance functions and ensure compliance with CBI Outsourcing Guidelines and DORA.
* Governance Reporting: Support Europe's Board and Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee with timely and accurate reporting.
* FP&A Collaboration: Partner closely with Group FP&A to align monthly reporting with budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring the European business is appropriately capitalised.
* Audit & Controls: Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, reporting systems and documentation standards including strong financial controls, reconciliations, and ledger integrity across remittance products.
* Culture Contribution: Thrive in and contribute to our collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.
Candidate
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
* 7+ years in financial management within payments, fintech, e-money, or regulated financial institutions.
* Experience working with multinational payment flows and treasury operations.
* Good working knowledge of CBI licensing/reporting requirements and safeguarding rules.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
* Proven experience managing audits (external, internal, and regulatory).
* Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
Interested candidates should contact Nicola Flavin at or via LinkedIn