Group Finance Operations Controller

About TransferMate

TransferMate – a subsidiary of CluneTech – was established in 2010 when we began working with regulators around the world to secure licenses to operate as a global payment’s provider. With a global payments network covering 200+ countries and territories, TransferMate have established partnerships with some of the largest banks, fintechs and software providers in the world. The combination of our regulated network, award winning technology and strategic partnerships culminated in 2022 when the business achieved Unicorn status. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our partners and their customers. We know that a happy team is one that performs at the highest level and our #OneTeam ethos encourages mutual support, respect, recognition, and rewards. In Ireland, we have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, with 35 offices worldwide, we do business across 100+ countries on a daily basis.

The Role

The Group Finance Operations Controller is a key operational support to the CFO and is responsible for leading the Group’s finance operations, financial control execution, and reporting delivery across a fast‑scaling, multi‑jurisdictional FinTech environment. Reporting to the CFO, the role ensures high‑quality, timely financial information, strong operational discipline, effective internal controls, and consistent execution of finance processes across the Group’s global entity structure. This is a senior, execution‑focused leadership role, combining hands‑on ownership of finance operations with leadership of process improvement and FP&A as primary focus. Working closely with the CFO and collaborating with the Financial Controller – Statutory Reporting, the role underpins decision‑making by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial data and the smooth day‑to‑day functioning of the finance organisation. The Group Finance Operations Controller has accountability for finance operations, , planning and forecasting mechanics, and continuous improvement of finance systems, workflows, and controls to support scalable and compliant growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO on financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation.
• Drive financial insight and decision support for senior leadership across multiple business lines and regulated entities.
• Lead cross functional initiatives to optimise profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support new product/market launches.
• Represent Finance in internal governance forums, risk committees, and board level discussions where required.

2. FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, multi‑year planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Translate financial insights into clear recommendations for resource allocation, cost optimisation, and investment prioritisation.
• Partner with the CFO to design and evolve the group’s financial strategy, performance KPIs, and reporting dashboards.

3. Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Support VAT, corporation tax, transfer pricing and other tax related compliance activities (aligned with your ongoing TP and VAT review work).
• Ensure financial processes meet evolving FinTech regulatory and audit expectations.

4. Financial Operations & Treasury

• Provide leadership across AP, AR, payroll, intercompany processes, and cash management, reflecting themes in the current Finance Manager JDs (e.g., international payroll, AP, cash flow).
• Strengthen liquidity management, cashflow forecasting, and treasury operations across multiple currencies and banking partners.
• Drive process optimisation, automation, and scalability across financial systems and workflows.

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high performing team of Finance Managers, Controllers, and Analysts.
• Build capabilities across accounting, analytics, compliance, and business partnering.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

7. Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, workflows, and operational controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and efficiency across the finance function.
• Ensure finance processes are well‑documented, scalable, and resilient as the Group continues to grow.

Skills & Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 10+ years post‑qualification experience, ideally within regulated financial services, FinTech, or other high‑growth, multi‑entity environments.
• Proven experience leading multi entity, multi-jurisdictional finance operations in a high growth environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience engaging with external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and manage complex cross functional initiatives.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong operational finance mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised and delivery‑focused, with the ability to manage complex timelines and competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills.
• Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach to process improvement and problem‑solving.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, regulated, and evolving environment.

Why This Role Matters

The Group Finance Operations Controller is critical to ensuring that TransferMate’s finance function operates with discipline, reliability, and scalability as the business continues to grow globally. By owning the operational execution of finance reporting, controls, and processes—the role provides the CFO and leadership team with confidence in the numbers and the infrastructure behind them.

What’s in it for you?

At Transfermate, we are a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence in everything we do. We create an innovative, collaborative, and supportive workplace that allows our brilliant people to unleash their potential. Recognised as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company, we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore, in addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pension
• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working and a flexible approach to working hours
• Competitive annual leave and a number of other leaves including IVF, compassion, marriage, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee-led CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, with one paid Volunteer Day per year
• Death in Service Benefit
• Milestone Recognition Programme
• Professional & Personal Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, CluneTech Life

Transfermate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We are committed to building and maintaining a culture which is free from discrimination and harassment and where all employees can bring their best selves to work.