Financial Controller

TOM People; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOM People in Dublin seeks an experienced Financial Controller to join its leadership team. The role focuses on ownership of financial reporting, controls, and finance transformation initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the month-end close, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making across the business. Hands-on with a strategic mindset and team leadership will be essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA credentials.
• Minimum 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and deliver timely management accounts.
• Maintain robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processes.
• Manage audit requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Drive finance transformation projects and process improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to support informed business decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Handle ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Team leadership

Audit coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Payroll software

Job description

A growing and highly impactful Irish organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its leadership team. This is a broad and commercially focused role offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, team leadership and finance transformation initiatives within a dynamic and evolving environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This position will suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate, timely management accounts.
• Maintain robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations and financial governance.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll-related processes.
• Manage audit requirements and support statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Drive finance transformation projects, process improvements and systems enhancements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support informed business decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum 5+ years PQE
• Strong experience in financial reporting and financial control.
• Proven track record managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with auditors and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Previous people management experience is required.