Financial Controller | Financial Services

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Professional subscriptions

Death in service

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee financial management, reporting and governance for the Irish business. You will lead cash flow, P&L analysis and regulatory reporting while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes robust internal controls, engagement with auditors and regulators, and continuous improvements across processes and systems within a senior financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with 5+ PQE in financial services.
• Proven senior-level experience in financial management, reporting and control.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the financial management, control and reporting activities of the Irish business.
• Lead the preparation, review and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Own the financial close and reporting process, ensuring robust controls and high-quality financial information.
• Conduct regular reviews of P&L performance with business leaders, providing insightful analysis and challenge to support improved performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support development and implementation of business strategy through robust financial analysis and financial control.
• Lead accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain an effective financial control framework with policies, procedures and governance.
• Oversee financial regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strong accounting knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Our client is an international financial services institution with offices based in Dublin City Centre. They are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to take responsibility for the oversight and management of financial activities.

A key focus of the position will be maintaining a robust control and governance environment, ensuring all financial and regulatory obligations are met to a high standard, while also identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, processes and finance operations. The role will also involve regular engagement with external auditors, advisers and regulatory authorities, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a senior, broad-ranging position within financial services.

Main Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the financial management, control and reporting activities of the Irish business.
• Lead the preparation, review and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Own the financial close and reporting process, ensuring robust controls, appropriate accounting treatment and high-quality financial information.
• Conduct regular reviews of P&L performance with business leaders, providing insightful analysis and challenge to support improved performance and informed decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support the development and implementation of business strategy through robust financial analysis, commercial insight and financial control.
• Lead and oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective financial control framework, including appropriate financial policies, procedures and governance.
• Oversee financial regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, appropriately reviewed and delivered within required deadlines.
• Manage the preparation and review of tax returns and related tax governance requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, professional advisers, regulators and Group Finance, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of queries.
• Lead responses to technical queries from regulatory and tax authorities, ensuring matters are addressed to a high standard and within specified timelines.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk and Legal to identify, manage and mitigate financial, tax and reporting risks.
• Maintain a strong financial control, governance and risk management framework across the business, identifying and addressing control weaknesses where required.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, controls and financial systems, driving greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the business, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Ideally trained in a top tier advisory firm with 5 years' PQE within a financial services finance environment.
• Proven experience operating at a senior level with responsibility for financial management, financial reporting and control.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Package

• Base Salary of between €100-120k dependent on experience
• Bonus
• Pension
• Full list of other benefits including professional subs, death in service etc
• Hybrid working (3 days on site)