Financial Controller

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Location: Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Co Dublin Contract Type: Full time, permanent contract Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, office hours. Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer Closing date: 5th June 2026 About Vision Ireland Vision Ireland is Irelands national sight-loss charity, a not-for-profit organisation which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. We provide a variety of services to people who are living with sight loss, ranging from emotional support and counselling to employment support and rehabilitation training. Improving accessibility is at the core of what we do. Our mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome barriers that impede their independence and participation in society. We operate through 6 separate companies, we have over 120 Stores, 380 employees and 1,100 volunteers. Role & Purpose Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller (FC) will support the CFO in the overall financial management of Vision Ireland regarding accounting, planning, reporting and operational support to all Vision Ireland companies forming Vision Ireland Group. They will lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance Team of 8 and ensure the companies finance functions are efficient and operate to tight monthly deadlines and focus on continuous improvement of the finance function. Duties & Responsibilities Financial Management & reporting Prepare & submit monthly management accounts to the directors & management team. Management and development of Finance Team. Work closely with the CFO and board sub-committees to ensure good financial governance. Support the CFO to develop, present and monitor annual and longer-term financial budgets. Ongoing development and review internal controls and processes. Ensure financial procedures are adhered to and accounts receivable and accounts payable are accurate, effective, and timely. Oversee the weekly and monthly payroll processes and work with HR in connection to same Management of Pension administration and control Financial Planning and analysis including management of HSE Budget setting and reporting of variances and management and review of Service Arrangements process. Cash flow reporting on a monthly basis and providing cash flow forecasting on a quarterly basis. Manage the year-end audit including preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with Charity SORP (FRS102) and coordination with external auditors. Preparation of donor reports. Assist the CFO in managing internal audits including partner audits. Ensure organisation is compliant with taxation and statutory obligations. Systems & Projects System and process improvements review existing accounting systems and controls and identify and develop systems to deal with organisational growth, in line with existing and emerging best practice, audit, and charity compliance requirements, with a focus on automation, systems integration and efficiency. Interrogate financial information for the organisation and bring key learnings, trends, and findings to the CFO. Assist the CFO with setting up best practice procurement procedures for the organisation. Additional responsibilities in relation to specific projects as required, specifically in 2027 to work with the CFO and CTO with the migration of the Finance system to a cloud-based integrated ERP system and develop reporting tools for month-end accounts Duties and responsibilities will be varied from time to time depending on the demands of the organisation. Skills & Experience Qualifications & Experience Qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 10 years overall finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance role. Experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts, and managing year-end audits. Knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS102), charity compliance, and statutory obligations is desirable. Experience managing payroll, pensions administration, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. Financial & Operational Expertise Strong understanding of financial governance, internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting. Experience in financial planning, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget management. Systems-focused with a strong emphasis on continuous process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency. Experience supporting finance projects, systems upgrades, or ERP implementations would be an advantage. Experience using modern accounting software packages and strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Leadership & Communication Proven leadership and team management experience with the ability to support and develop staff. Demonstrated relationship management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and supportively across teams and stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Strong attention to detail, organisational, administrative, and time management skills. Ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively, work flexibly, and meet deadlines. Proven track record of delivery with a proactive and self-starting approach. Other Desirable Experience Large organisation experience Experience in the not-for-profit sector Consolidation experience Solution focused with strong negotiating skills and integrity. Advanced IT skills with respect to report writing tools. Experienced in managing payroll function. Additional Information The role requires flexibility and the ability to respond to emerging organisational needs. Occasional flexibility with working hours may be required. All applicants must submit a current CV. The successful candidate will be subject to garda vetting. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland. Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisations mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part in ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services with ease and respect in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation. Skills: ACA or ACCA qualified consolidations audits charity compliance payroll pensions financial governance

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