Financial Controller

Irish Museums Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin is seeking a Financial Controller to lead IMMA's finance function and act as a trusted adviser to the COO, Director and Senior Management Team. The role emphasises strategic influence, governance, procurement, and responsible stewardship of public resources on a national scale.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will shape the organisation's direction, drive financial planning, reporting, and compliance, and build high-performing teams on

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial leadership and strategic partnering with senior management.
• Experience in governance, procurement, and compliance within public or cultural sector is valuable.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive improvements in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMMA's finance function and advise the COO and SMT on financial strategy.
• Oversee governance, procurement, compliance, reporting and business planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape organisational direction and steward public resources.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting & planning

Job description

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Dublin

Applications by: 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm

IMMA is hiring a Financial Controller to lead and continuously develop IMMA's finance function while acting as a trusted strategic adviser to the COO, Director, Senior Management Team, Board and Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Financial Controller will play a central role in shaping organisational strategy, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring the effective stewardship of public resources. The successful candidate will provide leadership across financial management, governance, procurement, compliance, reporting and business planning while helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.

The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership and will suit a finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, leading high-performing teams and driving organisational improvement.

Why This Role?

This is more than a Financial Controller position. It is an opportunity to:

• Influence decision-making at the highest levels of a nationally significant organisation.
• Lead a critical business function as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Apply commercial finance expertise within a complex and dynamic environment.
• Make a meaningful contribution to Ireland’s cultural life.
• Enjoy a rewarding career with strong public service values, excellent benefits and long-term stability.
• Work in one of Ireland’s most distinctive workplaces, on a 48-acre campus in the heart of Dublin.