Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join our Dublin-based team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance (PCF-11), this is a broad and high-visibility role within a regulated Payment Institution environment. The role combines ownership of financial reporting, budgeting support, safeguarding oversight and continuous strengthening of internal controls.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting the Head of Finance in maintaining a robust and well-documented control environment
• Ensuring key regulatory and safeguarding requirements are appropriately monitored and evidenced

This position is suited to a technically strong accountant who enjoys owning the numbers while building structure and enhancing financial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Own the full month-end close process
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
• Maintain full balance sheet control, including safeguarding, settlement, accruals and intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure reconciliations are properly documented, reviewed and audit-ready
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements

Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Support and progressively take ownership of the annual budgeting process in line with Group policy
• Prepare financial forecasts and monitor performance against budget
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support senior management decision-making
• Assist with cash flow, liquidity and working capital monitoring

Safeguarding & Regulatory Support
• Oversee safeguarding reconciliations and settlement monitoring processes
• Ensure revenue capture is complete and discrepancies are investigated promptly
• Support regulatory reporting submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland
• Maintain documentation aligned with regulatory expectations

Process & Control Enhancement

• Maintain and continuously improve documented finance procedures across payroll, procurement, accounting and settlement cycles
• Strengthen internal controls and enhance the overall finance governance framework
• Monitor key financial control indicators and support tracking of relevant risk metrics
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk and Internal/External Audit teams to ensure effective oversight and timely remediation of findings
• Implement improvements arising from audit or internal review processes

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA)
• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments or other CBI regulated firms
• Strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes
• Detail-oriented with a strong control mindset
• Proactive and comfortable operating in a regulated environment

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Finance Manager

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