Financial Controller
Location:
Dublin
Contract:
Fixed-term contract (11 months)
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established financial services organisation on a fixed-term basis. This role sits within a busy Finance function and will support senior stakeholders through high-quality financial reporting, regulatory submissions and management information.
The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end and quarter-end close, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and regulatory compliance across multiple legal entities.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and collation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior management
* Production of quarterly Board reporting materials
* Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and act as a key point of contact for auditors and tax advisers
* Preparation of quarterly forecasts and the annual budget
* Active involvement in month-end and quarter-end close, including variance analysis against prior periods and budget
* Compilation of detailed management information and financial statistics (e.g. aged debtors, assets under administration, client income analysis)
* Support regulatory reporting across monthly, quarterly and annual submissions (including Central Bank returns)
* Preparation and submission of bi-monthly VAT returns
* Cash flow management, liquidity monitoring and oversight of treasury activities
* Liaison with group finance colleagues and other internal stakeholders
* Identification of process improvements and efficiencies within finance systems and controls
* Support ad hoc projects as required
Candidate Profile
* Third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA or similar preferred)
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Financial Controller or similar role, ideally within financial services or asset management
* Strong Excel skills with good working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
* Exposure to regulatory reporting tools and financial systems is advantageous
* Highly accurate with strong attention to detail and the ability to self-review work
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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