European Financial Controller

Our client is seeking a European Financial Controller to lead regional finance operations and ensure world-class reporting, compliance, and strategic support. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

This role is within a large organisation operating in the technology sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in its field, offering stable and rewarding career opportunities.

• Manage and oversee financial control processes across the EU region.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
• Prepare, review, and present financial reports to senior management.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning and strategy.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals remotely.
• Work closely with external auditors during financial audits.

A successful EU Financial Controller should have:

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• 6+ years in a senior finance leadership role (Financial Controller or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting background with solid US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency European operations.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in dynamic environments

• People-Led Leadership

  Not just communicating direction - but bringing teams with you. Flexibility, coaching, influence, and real behaviour change matter.

• Curiosity & Confidence

  Asking "why?", challenging respectfully, pushing for clarity, and improving processes. Intellectual energy is essential.

• Stakeholder Presence

  Clear, concise communication. Able to hold your own with senior leaders and operate at pace. High drive, genuine motivation, and real purpose behind the move.

• Energy & Ownership

  High drive, genuine motivation, and real purpose behind the move.

• Turning Structure Into Action

  Not just designing frameworks - embedding them through people, overcoming resistance, and adapting your approach.

• Competitive salary ranging from €90,000 to €125,000 plus car allowance, bonus and attractive benefits.
• Permanent role within a large and established organisation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation.
• Comprehensive benefits package. xcfaprz
• Dublin based remote working with requirements to travel to the UK/EU 1-2 times per month.