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Financial Controller - Europe

Dublin Permanent View Job Description
Seeking an experienced European Financial Controller to lead regional financial operations and ensure the highest standards of reporting accuracy, compliance, and business partnership. This role requires a strong grounding in US GAAP, deep experience operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, and the ability to lead teams to consistently high performance.
  • Opportunity to shape and elevate finance in a growing business
  • High visibility role with direct impact on strategic decision-making.

About Our Client

This organisation is a global market leader in their industry, providing integrated solutions that enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation for their customers worldwide.

Job Description

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and external audit requirements.
  • Oversee statutory reporting across relevant European jurisdictions.
  • Partner with global finance teams to align reporting standards, timelines, and processes.



Financial Operations & Control

  • Own the integrity of the European general ledger, balance sheet, and P&L.
  • Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, systems, and controls.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury-related activities for the region.
  • Oversee tax compliance, VAT, and regulatory filings in collaboration with external advisors.



Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple locations.
  • Foster accountability, consistency, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and corporate teams to support business decision-making.



Business Partnering

  • Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring financial discipline and clarity.

The Successful Applicant

6+ years' experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership role.

  • Proven track record in a fast-paced, dynamic, and scaling environment (e.g., tech, manufacturing, consumer goods, services).
  • Strong technical accounting background with solid understanding of US GAAP.
  • Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency European operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver through people, with a consistent and structured approach.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, modelling, data analysis).
  • Strong systems orientation; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) is advantageous.
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape and elevate the financial operations of a growing international business.
  • High visibility role with direct impact on strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborative team with strong leadership support.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
Contact
Ryan Wilson
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6922349
Phone number
+442072691741

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Dublin
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Wilson
Consultant phone
+442072691741
Job reference
JN-012026-6922349