Financial Controller | Fintech Startup

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is recruiting for a Financial Controller in Dublin for a multinational fintech startup. The role covers financial control, reporting, planning, governance and finance operations to support rapid growth.

You will work with senior leadership and external partners to deliver high-quality insights, robust controls and scalable processes across the finance function.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified is required.
• 5–10 years' experience in financial control.
• Experience in start-up/fintech environment is preferred.
• Strong accounting and governance knowledge.
• Automation and AI experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, reporting, control and governance with monthly close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning with FP&A and business leaders.
• Maintain robust financial control framework and core operations.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and R&D tax credit filings.
• Manage working capital and liquidity management, including fintech processes.
• Partner with CEO and leadership on strategic initiatives and due diligence.
• Drive process improvements using automation and digital tools.
• Collaborate with auditors, banks and stakeholders to strengthen controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Controls

Forecasting

Liquidity management

Automation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Our client is a Dublin Headquartered, multinational FinTech startup. They are seeking a new Financial Controller to join at an important stage of its growth, with responsibility across financial control, reporting, planning, governance and finance operations. A key focus of the role will be maintaining a robust control environment while building scalable finance processes and infrastructure that can support continued growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, providing high-quality financial insight and helping to drive commercial decision-making. The role will also involve regular engagement with external auditors, advisers, banking partners and regulatory stakeholders, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a broad, high-impact role within a dynamic fintech environment.

Main Responibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the financial management, reporting, control and governance of the business, including the monthly close and provision of accurate financial and management reporting to senior leadership, the Board and investors.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, working closely with FP&A and business leaders to provide clear analysis of performance, costs, cash flow and working capital, while identifying opportunities for improved financial performance and cost optimisation.
• Develop and maintain a robust, scalable financial control framework, overseeing core finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, balance sheet reconciliations and payroll.
• Oversee tax, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, including VAT, corporation tax and R&D tax credits, ensuring all obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines.
• Take ownership of working capital and liquidity management, including the oversight of relevant fintech processes such as safeguarding, settlement and prefunding requirements.
• Act as a key finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, supporting strategic business initiatives including fundraising, investor due diligence and other key growth projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance function, leveraging automation, digital tools and AI to streamline processes, improve reporting, accelerate the month-end close and strengthen controls. Work closely with Data & Analytics to ensure accurate and insightful KPI reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, advisers, banks, insurers and other key stakeholders, while working cross-functionally to identify risks, improve processes and build a scalable and efficient finance operation.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• 5–10 years' experience in financial control, ideally within a start-up, technology or fintech environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven experience across financial reporting, controls, tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience using automation, digital tools and AI to improve finance processes, reporting and operational efficiency would be highly advantageous.