Financial Controller

EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

23 days annual leave

My Future Fund pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Learning & development

Job summary

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage the day-to-day finance function at our Dublin location. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a five-person team, oversee month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and compliance across multiple entities.

You will drive process improvements, optimize use of finance systems and automation, and partner with Heads of Department to provide accurate financial information that supports strategic

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA certification.
• Experience in Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role.
• Strong experience in preparing management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and accounting standards.
• Experience managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance team of five, ensuring work is accurate and on time.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare month-end close, management accounts and financial reports.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasts, monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA)

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Finance systems

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1

Reporting to: Finance Director

About EPIC

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an award-winning interactive museum in the heart of Dublin's Docklands, telling the stories of Irish emigration and celebrating the impact Irish people have had around the world.

Through our interactive exhibitions, visitor experiences, genealogy services, retail and events, we welcome visitors from Ireland and across the world, connecting them with Irish history, heritage and culture.

Behind the scenes, our teams work together to deliver a great visitor experience and keep the business running smoothly. We're proud of our friendly, supportive working environment and the opportunities we offer people to contribute, develop and make a difference.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to manage the day-to-day Finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, financial controls and ensuring the smooth running of Finance operations.

This is a hands-on role, managing a team of five and working closely with colleagues across the Group to ensure accurate financial information and effective financial processes. You'll also have the opportunity to improve how Finance works, making better use of systems, technology and automation.

What You'll Do

Finance Team & Day-to-Day Operations

• Manage and support the Finance team of five, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee day-to-day Finance activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking.
• Review reconciliations, transactions and financial records to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Support the team in resolving issues, managing workloads and developing their skills.
• Maintain effective financial procedures and ensure the smooth running of the Finance function.

Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Compliance

• Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate, timely management accounts.
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and supporting analysis for the Finance Director.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts for the relevant entities, together with management accounts for assigned companies.
• Manage intercompany transactions, recharges and reconciliations where required.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support regular forecasts and financial reviews.
• Work with Heads of Department and budget holders to review expenditure, understand variances and manage budgets.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and key financial balances.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate year-end accounts, audit requirements and information requested by external advisers.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Review existing Finance processes and identify opportunities to make them simpler and more efficient.
• Improve the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Make better use of Finance systems, Excel and automation to reduce manual work.
• Work with colleagues across EPIC to improve financial information and processes.
• Encourage the Finance team to contribute ideas and take ownership of improvements.

What You Bring

We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience who enjoys being hands‑on, working with a team and keeping things running smoothly. You'll be comfortable managing the detail, meeting deadlines and working with colleagues across the business to provide reliable financial information and practical support.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• Relevant experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• A good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing or supervising a Finance team.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and an interest in improving systems and processes.
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment would be an advantage.

What We Offer

Our people make EPIC a great place to work, something that is consistently reflected in our annual employee survey. We're a friendly, supportive team where you'll have opportunities to contribute, take on new challenges and develop.

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward our people:

• Competitive salary, reflecting your experience and the responsibilities of the role.
• Performance-related bonus linked to individual and business performance.
• 23 days' annual leave, plus public holidays and an additional company day each year.
• My Future Fund, Ireland's auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme, for eligible employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme and TaxSaver commuter ticket scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

EPIC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, civil or family status, or membership of the Traveller community. Recruitment decisions are based on the skills, experience and suitability of candidates for the role, in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015, as amended.