Finance Manager– Payments&Financial Control, Dublin Pike

Finance Manager– Payments&Financial Control Role Overview We are seeking a hands‑on and technically strong Finance Manager to join our Dublin-based team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance (PCF‑11), this is a broad, high‑visibility role within a regulated Payment Institution environment.

The role combines ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, safeguarding oversight, regulatory reporting, policy enhancement, and continuous strengthening of internal controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a robust finance governance framework while supporting the ongoing growth of the business in a high‑volume, multi‑currency payments environment.

This position is ideal for a proactive finance professional who enjoys owning the numbers end‑to‑end, driving process improvements, and operating within a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting&Control

Own the full month‑end and year‑end close process

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis

Maintain full balance sheet control, including safeguarding, settlement, accruals, intercompany, and multi‑currency reconciliations

Ensure reconciliations are properly documented, reviewed, and audit‑ready

Support preparation of statutory financial statements

Oversee the end‑to‑end accounts and finance function across all finance cycles

Ensure revenue capture is complete and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements

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

Support transfer pricing analysis and related financial reporting considerations within the Group structure

Safeguarding&Regulatory Support

Oversee safeguarding reconciliations and settlement monitoring processes

Support and manage regulatory reporting submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland

Maintain documentation and evidence aligned with regulatory expectations

Own regulatory reporting processes end‑to‑end, including remediation follow‑up and implementation of corrective actions

Support finance‑related regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections

Process, Systems&Control Enhancement

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve documented finance policies and procedures across payroll, procurement, accounting, settlements, and reporting cycles

Strengthen internal controls and enhance the overall finance governance framework

Develop and maintain a robust control environment within a regulated payments or financial services business

Monitor key financial control indicators and support tracking of relevant risk metrics

Lead policy development, policy enhancement, and finance system improvement initiatives

Support finance transformation and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability

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

Support process enhancements related to card payments and settlement operations

Candidate Profile

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA)

3–5+ years post‑qualification experience

Strong experience within financial services, fintech, payments, or other CBI‑regulated firms

Hands‑on experience operating in high transaction volume environments

Strong month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience

Experience managing regulatory reporting and regulatory compliance requirements

Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

Working understanding of transfer pricing principles

Understanding of card payment industry operations and settlement processes

Experience working within a multi‑currency environment

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to build and enhance control frameworks

Proactive, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced regulated environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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