Financial Controller

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALONE is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the organisation's financial reporting, governance and funding management. You will partner with the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance to drive robust controls, compliance and strategic finance initiatives.

You will oversee statutory statements, audits, and complex funding streams for a not-for-profit environment, with a focus on risk management, KPI reporting and stakeholder communication at Board level.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Professional in all that they do and bring integrity and commitment to the values and mission of ALONE.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Proven ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
• Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be supported by the finance team.
• Report directly to the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance.
• Oversee charity accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing annual audits.
• Oversee complex funding streams, including State funding, grants, donor income, restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning capabilities.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in management accounting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Prepare high-quality financial reports for senior leadership, Boards, regulators, and external funders.
• Knowledge of taxation matters relevant to charities, including VAT and charitable tax exemptions.
• Advanced financial systems and ERP experience with process optimisation and reporting automation.
• Regulatory reporting to government bodies, SLA funders, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and funding reporting obligations.
• Present complex financial information to Boards, Audit and Risk Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of charity governance and financial stewardship.
• Lead and develop finance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused finance team supporting organisational objectives.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives and drive organisational change.
• Review and redesign financial processes to improve efficiency, controls and reporting quality.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalisation.

Skills

Statutory financial statements

Annual audits

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial planning

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

Financial performance monitoring

Risk management

Education

ACA

CIMA

CIPFA

ACCA

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and be supported by the finance team.
• Report directly to the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with comprehensive knowledge of charity accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing annual audits.
• Proven ability to oversee complex funding streams, including State funding, grants, donor income, restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning capabilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in management accounting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience preparing high-quality financial reports for senior leadership, Boards, regulators, and external funders.
• Knowledge of taxation matters relevant to charities, including VAT and charitable tax exemptions.
• Advanced financial systems and ERP experience with a focus on process optimisation and reporting automation.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial reporting requirements for regulatory bodies, government departments, statutory agencies, and service level agreement (SLA) funders.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and funding-related reporting obligations.
• Experience presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively to Boards of Trustees, Audit and Risk Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of charity governance requirements and best practice financial stewardship.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating finance teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to build capability, drive accountability, and support professional development.
• Experience managing performance, succession planning, and workforce development within finance functions.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, customer-focused finance team that supports organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated track record of leading finance transformation initiatives and driving organisational change.
• Experience reviewing and redesigning financial processes to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.
• Ability to identify opportunities for automation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong project management skills with experience delivering change programmes within tight timelines.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and gain buy-in for new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Ability to operate as a strategic business partner to the Head of Finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide insightful financial advice and recommendations.
• Experience supporting organisational growth, strategic planning, and business case development.
• Ability to balance operational detail with strategic oversight in a complex and evolving environment.
• Strong decision-making capability supported by sound financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Experience supporting organisational scaling and growth.
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-programme finances.
• Familiarity with charity regulatory reporting and governance requirements.
• Experience working with external auditors, regulators, grant funders, and public sector funding bodies.
• Proven ability to strengthen financial control environments while enabling operational flexibility and growth.
• Experience preparing Board packs, financial dashboards, and committee reports that support informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Professional in all that they do and bring integrity and commitment to the values and mission of ALONE.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Proven ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
• Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and respect is essential.
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector would be beneficial.

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Hard Skills

• Statutory Financial Statements
• Annual Audits
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cashflow Management
• Financial Planning
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Reporting
• Financial Performance Monitoring
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Resilience

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• CIMA
• CIPFA
• ACCA