Financial Controller, 6 month contract
Job ref: 50803
LocationDublin City Centre
SectorAccountancy & Tax
Job typeFixed Term Contract
Salary€60,000 - €120,000
Financial Controller, 6 month contract
A prestigious and well-established sports club close to Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead its finance function on a contract basis. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, team management, and ensuring robust financial reporting during a transitional period.
Key Responsibilities:
A prestigious and well-established sports club close to Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead its finance function on a contract basis. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, team management, and ensuring robust financial reporting during a transitional period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
- Lead and support a finance team of three, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting.
- Maintain strong financial controls.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
- Provide strategic financial insight to the General Manager and Executive Committee to support key decision-making.
- Review and improve internal financial processes and systems where necessary.
- Liaise with auditors and external stakeholders as required.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- 5+ years’ post-qualified experience in a senior finance role, ideally as Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
- Previous experience managing small finance teams and working in a hands-on role.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting, and budgeting processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in the hospitality or membership-based sectors is an advantage but not essential.
