Senior Financial Controller – Hands-On Leader in Dublin

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

Job summary

Armont Recruitment partnered with a market leading organisation invites an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance team in south Dublin on a 12-month contract. You will lead a team of accountants, own the month-end close, oversee financial reporting, and support the Finance Director on control improvements and commercial decision-making.

The role requires 5+ years’ finance management PQE, ACA/ACCA qualification, and a hands-on, proactive approach to governance and process

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with minimum 5+ years’ finance management PQE.
• Hands-on experience as Financial Controller or senior finance manager.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of experienced accountants.
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team on a day-to-day basis.
• Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and board reporting packs.
• Manage statutory reporting and act as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Maintain a hands-on approach across all aspects of the finance function, providing technical support and guidance to the wider team.
• Review and monitor KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and oversee internal controls and financial governance processes.
• Work with the finance team to drive process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to support commercial and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Team development

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Armont Recruitment partnered with a market leading organisation invites an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance team in south Dublin on a 12-month contract. You will lead a team of accountants, own the month-end close, oversee financial reporting, and support the Finance Director on control improvements and commercial decision-making.

The role requires 5+ years’ finance management PQE, ACA/ACCA qualification, and a hands-on, proactive approach to governance and process