Financial Controller (Part Time 4 day week) in Financial Services, Fully Remote, Dublin, Permanent

Our client is a Financial Services Company with presence in Ireland and the UK. They are looking to recruit a Financial Controller. The role is fully remote requiring an initial 1-2 days in the office. It is full time (although they would consider a candidate looking for a 4 day week).

As a crucial member of our client's leadership team, you will be at the forefront of shaping the financial success of a small but growing lending team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Directors.
• Develop and manage robust internal revenue control systems.
• Spearhead budgeting and forecasting activities, preparing forecasts and budgets for each business department and monitoring performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial reporting, including margin analysis and KPI reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all revenue and costs, reconciling bank and cash accounts.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations, working closely with colleagues to achieve timely and accurate management and financial reporting.
• Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring correct coding to nominal codes, and handle supplier payments in accordance with financial policies.
• Take charge of managing information for relevant tax filings in Ireland and UK.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Accountancy qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to work in a small team, taking a proactive leadership position.
• Confident, accurate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with XERO, SAGE and Excel.
• Experience of reporting of tax filing in Ireland and UK an advantage.