Strategic Group Financial Controller (Multi-Entity)

Chill; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chill Insurance Limited is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function, reporting to the CFO, and to partner with senior leadership across the Group. This senior, hands-on role will drive governance, financial controls and timely reporting for the group, including support for acquisitions and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee monthly close, statutory reporting, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and the delivery of clear financial

Qualifications

• A recognised professional accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability.
• Experience managing statutory reporting and external audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and balance sheet management.
• Strong cash management and forecasting skills.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability, with an interest in using technology and automation to improve the Finance function.
• Experience within financial services, insurance or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or Group structure would be highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of AI and its application within finance operations would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes across the Group.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and Group financial reporting.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment with clear processes and reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and key accounting judgements.
• Ensure consistency of accounting policies across Group entities.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
• Lead the year-end statutory financial statements and manage the audit.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and analysis with senior leadership.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and treasury activities.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Finance team and drive automation initiatives.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Finance leadership

Statutory reporting

Audit management

Cash forecasting

Excel & systems

Multi-entity group knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Finance automation

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA-Qualified

Job description

Chill Insurance Limited is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function, reporting to the CFO, and to partner with senior leadership across the Group. This senior, hands-on role will drive governance, financial controls and timely reporting for the group, including support for acquisitions and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee monthly close, statutory reporting, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and the delivery of clear financial