Financial Controller, Irish Resident

Financial Controller - Dublin, Ireland

We are expanding our operations in Dublin and introducing a new position in our European team. This role seeks a highly skilled Financial Controller to own all financial operations for investments in distressed debt held by Irish SPVs (S110 companies) that have been outsourced and will be transitioned in-house.

Your expertise will directly influence the scalability and success of our growth strategy, making this role pivotal for the next phase of our development.

Reporting Lines

• Reports to the local Managing Director.
• Directly reports to the Senior Financial Controller (manager of the controlling team at the European headquarters based in the Netherlands).

Key Responsibilities

• Active contribution to the successful onboarding and integration of new investments.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial reporting requirements and oversee financial operations, including accounting and budgeting.
• Active involvement in the accounting of deal closings and quarterly reporting.
• Ensure continual and consistent compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Analyze financial data to provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage cash flows, ensuring the SPVs financial stability.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process and other financial and tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review VAT and CIT filings in collaboration with the tax department.
• Provide up to date financial expertise to other departments, including tax and legal.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of corporate service providers.
• Contribute to and initiate optimization of relevant processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of post qualified experience in a financial/accounting management role.
• Financial qualification preferred, e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CPA.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles of international and local GAAP.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, like Excel, Power BI and other accounting reporting software applications.
• Strong sense of process optimization and smooth collaboration with other offices in the group.
• Expertise in financial analysis, risk management and financial forecasting.
• Excellent management, communication and analytical skills.
• Market knowledge about finance investments and return optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to implement policies and execute financial strategy.
• Appropriate level of governance experience.

Employment Conditions

• Full time position.
• Salary range: EUR 100,000 - EUR 130,000 gross per year, plus a bonus (commensurate with experience).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Pension plan.
• Life assurance, income protection, medical and dental insurance.
• Restrictions apply with regard to personal investments.
• Background screening must be successfully completed before the employment contract becomes effective.
• Other contractual terms and conditions apply.

Location and Hours

In office presence required for at least four days a week. The role is based in Dublin, Ireland. No relocation.