Head of Finance - Fintech

Steering Point is pleased to work on behalf of a scaling Fintech with a fast-growing global customer base, who currently seek to hire a Head of Finance as their initial Finance hire in Ireland. Reporting to the European CEO, with a line into the European Financial Controller, this role will suit a dynamic, self-motivated candidate who understands the challenges and rewards of scaling a fintech business.RoleInternal Financial Reporting: Lead and deliver monthly / ad-hoc financial reporting for the European business, feeding into the group consolidated management accounts led by the Group Financial Controller.External Financial Reporting: Own the delivery of Europe’s annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.Regulatory Reporting: Ensure timely, precise submissions to regulators, monitoring key metrics to maintain full compliance. Act as primary finance contact for auditors, banks, and the CBI.Safeguarding: Ensure appropriate segregation and safeguarding of user funds in line with CBI expectations.Capital Adequacy: Manage capital adequacy, liquidity monitoring, and early-warning thresholds.Group Interaction & Outsourcing Management: Oversee outsourced finance functions and ensure compliance with CBI Outsourcing Guidelines and DORA.Governance Reporting: Support Europe’s Board and Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee with timely and accurate reporting.FP&A Collaboration: Partner closely with Group FP&A to align monthly reporting with budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring the European business is appropriately capitalised.Audit & Controls: Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, reporting systems and documentation standards including strong financial controls, reconciliations, and ledger integrity across remittance products.Culture Contribution: Thrive in and contribute to our collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.CandidateQualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.7+ years in financial management within payments, fintech, e-money, or regulated financial institutions.Experience working with multinational payment flows and treasury operations.Good working knowledge of CBI licensing/reporting requirements and safeguarding rules.Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.Proven experience managing audits (external, internal, and regulatory).Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.Interested candidates should contact Nicola Flavin at nflavin@steeringpoint.ie or via LinkedIn