Financial Controller – South Dublin, Dublin 14

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments seeks a Financial Controller based in Dublin 14 to lead financial controls, forecasting and reporting for a permanent role. You will ensure audit readiness, comply with regulatory standards and align financial decisions with the organisation's ethos and development plan.

The role requires fully qualified accounting membership with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, and leadership of the finance team through strategic planning and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a group-wide financial control framework aligning with Department of Education requirements and audit standards.
• Management accounting & reporting – establish a comprehensive management accounting framework.
• Payroll and pensions oversight – oversee payroll governance and reporting to Boards.
• Governance oversight of outsourced HR services to ensure policy adherence and service standards.
• Provide budgeting, procurement, payroll and finance policy guidance and templates.
• Lead financial forecasting, capital planning and scenario modelling for the Patron.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and the broader team to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and stakeholder experience.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Education

Fully qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA )

Job description

Financial Controller - Based in Dublin 14

Permanent -Newly Created role

The Financial Controller will provide timely insight and challenge strengthen value-for-money and compliance (including audit readiness), and support sustainable planning for operating and capital needs—ensuring financial decisions align with the organisation’s ethos, statutory obligations, campus development plan and long-term viability.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a group-wide financial control framework ensuring alignment with Department of Education requirements, Charities Regulator standards, and audit best practice.
• 2. Management Accounting & Reporting – Develop and maintain a comprehensive management accounting framework
• 3. Payroll and pensions oversight – Oversee payroll governance (even if processed externally): controls, reconciliations, exceptions, approvals, and reporting to Boards.
• 4. HR & IT Services Management – Provide governance oversight of outsourced/third-party HR services (where applicable), ensuring delivery aligns to organisational priorities, policies, statutory obligations, and required service standards.
• 5. Advisory & Support – Provide guidance and templates for budgeting, procurement, payroll, and finance policy implementation.
• 6. Strategic Finance & Risk – Lead financial forecasting, capital planning, and scenario modelling for the Patron.
• 7. People Leadership & Organisational Development – Provide leadership, direction and support to direct reports and broader team, fostering clarity, accountability and strong management practice.
• 8. Optimisation of Services & Engagement – Drive continuous improvement programmes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve stakeholder experience across departments.

The Person

Qualifications Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), with membership in good standing.

Leinster Appointments is committed to providing a professional service where all CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any third parties without candidate’s knowledge or consent.