Group Financial Controller

About the role

This senior finance leadership position is based in Ireland and sits at the heart of a fast‑scaling global technology company. You will safeguard financial integrity, drive robust governance and provide strategic insight to senior leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end financial control, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including statutory accounts.
• Design, implement and continuously improve financial policies, controls and governance frameworks for a global operation.
• Oversee balance‑sheet integrity, reconciliations, journal reviews and the financial close process.
• Manage external audit relationships and act as the primary contact for auditors, tax authorities and external advisors.
• Drive finance‑system enhancements, data‑quality improvements and adoption of automation or AI‑enabled tools.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and evolving regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of precision and continuous learning.

Required profile

• Extensive senior accounting or financial control experience, preferably in a global technology or SaaS environment.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Deep expertise in IFRS and complex multi‑entity financial reporting.
• Proven track record in high‑growth or transformation settings with strong process‑improvement focus.

Required skills

• NetSuite or comparable ERP system
• Advanced Excel and data‑analysis capabilities
• Automation and AI‑enabled finance tools