Finance Manager - Technology

Prospects; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Hybrid working

Learning budget and exams support

Job summary

Prospects is partnering with a fast-growing Irish tech business expanding across Europe, seeking a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function.

You will own month-end and year-end close, manage management accounts and board reporting, and partner with leadership to drive scalable financial processes as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA Ireland).
• Minimum 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• At least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience in fast-growth tech, SaaS or scale-up.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 and/or FRS 102 revenue recognition.
• Solid understanding of Irish corporation tax, VAT and payroll obligations.
• Hands-on with cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Advanced Excel skills including modelling and forecasting.
• Proven ability to build processes and controls from the ground up.
• Confident communicator presenting financials to non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the monthly and annual close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Owning management accounts and board reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Building the 12-month rolling forecast and annual budget with leadership.
• Managing revenue recognition for subscription/SaaS income under IFRS15/FRS102.
• Overseeing payables, receivables, credit control and cash management.
• Managing VAT across Ireland and the EU, including OSS filings.
• Overseeing payroll reconciliations and statutory filings (PAYE/PRSI/USC).
• Leading external auditors and advisers on statutory accounts and tax credits.
• Supporting fundraising, investor reporting and due diligence.
• Line-managing and developing junior finance staff.
• Designing and improving finance systems, controls and processes.

Skills

5+ years post-qualification experience

2+ years in management

Experience in fast-growth tech/SaaS

IFRS 15 / FRS 102 revenue recognition

Advanced Excel

Strong communicator

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA Ireland

Tools

Xero

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing Irish tech business that’s expanding quickly across Europe. They’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, own the month-end and year-end process, and act as the key finance partner to the leadership team. This is a senior, hands‑on role with genuine influence over how finance is structured as the business scales.

What the Role Involves

• Leading the monthly and annual close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and clear audit trails
• Owning management accounts and board reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI commentary
• Building and maintaining the 12-month rolling forecast and annual budget with the leadership team
• Managing revenue recognition for subscription and SaaS income under IFRS 15 or FRS 102
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and cash management
• Managing VAT compliance across Ireland and the EU, including OSS filings for digital services
• Overseeing payroll reconciliations and statutory payroll filings (PAYE, PRSI, USC)
• Leading the relationship with external auditors and advisers on statutory accounts, corporation tax and R&D tax credits
• Supporting fundraising, investor reporting and due diligence as required
• Line-managing and developing junior finance staff
• Designing and improving finance systems, controls and processes as the business grows

What the Client Is Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA Ireland)
• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role
• Experience in a fast-growth tech, SaaS or scale-up environment
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and/or IFRS, including revenue recognition
• Solid understanding of Irish corporation tax, VAT and payroll obligations
• Hands‑on experience with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage Intacct, NetSuite or QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and forecasting
• Proven track record of building processes and controls from the ground up
• Confident communicator who can present financials clearly to non‑finance leaders and investors

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany consolidation
• Familiarity with Stripe, Chargebee or similar billing and revenue systems
• Exposure to EMI share schemes, option accounting and cap table management
• Experience supporting a Series A or B fundraise or investor due diligence
• Experience working alongside a US parent entity or US GAAP reporting

What the Client Offers

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Private health insurance
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Learning budget and support for professional exams
• A senior role with real influence over the finance function’s direction