Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

Larian Studios in Ireland is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen internal controls, manage month‑end and year‑end closing, and oversee IFRS consolidation for our global entities.

You will develop and deliver financial reporting using Excel and Power BI, drive budgeting and quarterly forecasting, and lead continuous improvements to ERP and reporting tools in a fast‑growing, international studio.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an international and fast‑growing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and time effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Advanced and proficient in MS Excel.
• Strong team player and good communicator.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, eager to contribute and learn.
• Experience with IFRS and knowledge of Power BI.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust internal controls and standardized accounting processes for the assigned entity.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to streamline processes during audits.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including journal reviews and reconciliations.
• Oversee final financial consolidation and IFRS conversion.
• Develop and manage financial reporting using Excel and Power BI.
• Lead and improve financial variance analyses across segmentation levels.
• Coordinate annual budget planning and quarterly forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement of ERP and reporting tools for automation and efficiency.
• Grow into an admin/ownership role for financial systems and tools.
• Take ownership of accounting processes for one small legal entity.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role‑playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Financial Controller to join the team and support Larian's further expansion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust internal controls and standardized accounting processes for the assigned entity, safeguarding compliance with Group requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Accounting Supervisor to streamline processes during local and group audits.
• Oversee timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including journal reviews, reconciliations and intercompany alignment, ensuring high‑quality data submission for group consolidation.
• Oversee final financial consolidation and ensure accurate conversion into IFRS standards.
• Develop and manage financial reporting using Excel and Power BI (PBI) to ensure accurate, efficient, and insightful data visualization.
• Lead and continuously improve financial variance analyses across multiple segmentation levels to enhance decision‑making insights for entities across the globe.
• Coordinate the annual budget planning process and quarterly forecasting in collaboration with our other Controller.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems (including ERP and reporting tools) to enhance automation, reporting quality, financial efficiency, and scalability.
• Contribute to the ongoing digitalisation and automation of finance operations, with the potential to grow into an admin/ownership role for financial systems and tools.
• Take full ownership of accounting processes for one small legal entity, ensuring compliance and timely, accurate reporting.
• Maintain integrity and strong attention to detail, with the confidence to challenge constructively while reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within an international and fast‑growing environment
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and manage time effectively
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements
• Advanced and proficient in the use of MS Excel
• Strong team player
• Good communicator
• Energetic and enthusiastic, eager to contribute and learn
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite
• Knowledge of PBI (Front End and/or Back End)
• Experience with IFRS

Benefits

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small‑studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like‑minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback