Financial Controller - Financial Services

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is hiring a Financial Controller for a multinational financial services client in Ireland. The role covers financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory reporting and overall finance operations.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate information, strong controls and timely reporting, working with senior management and auditors. Requires ACA/ACCA/CPA with 5+ years PQE and strong Excel, SAP and Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent and a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum five years post-qualification experience in a finance or financial control role.
• Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to VAT and corporate tax reporting is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP and Power BI experience would be beneficial.
• Analytical, organised and detail-oriented with deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting analysis.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, investigating and explaining variances against budget and prior periods.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial statistics, management reports and presentations for senior management and board-level review.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Support tax compliance activities, including VAT and corporate tax reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support balance sheet, accounts payable and receivable reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury-related activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors and external advisors as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Third-level qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client is a multinational financial services organisation with an established international presence, providing a broad range of services to institutional and corporate clients across global markets. They are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support the delivery of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory reporting and wider finance operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information, supporting senior management decision-making and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting analysis.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, investigating and explaining variances against budget and prior periods.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial statistics, management reports and presentations for senior management and board-level review.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Support tax compliance activities, including VAT and corporate tax reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support balance sheet, accounts payable and receivable reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury-related activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors and external advisors as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in a similar finance or financial control role.
• Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to VAT and corporate tax reporting would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and Power BI would be beneficial.
• Highly analytical, organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and adapt to a changing environment.