Finance Director (Ireland)

Finance Director (Ireland)

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

As Finance Director / Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function for KAST's Irish operations, overseeing financial strategy, reporting, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

You will play a key role in building and scaling a global fintech business, partnering closely with leadership, operations, compliance, and external stakeholders to ensure strong financial governance while supporting rapid growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the finance function for KAST Ireland, ensuring strong financial controls, reporting, and governance
• Own financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision support
• Oversee regulatory capital, financial reporting, and compliance requirements in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage statutory reporting and financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (including IFRS)
• Partner with auditors, regulators, banking partners, and advisors as needed
• Support treasury, liquidity management, and financial operations across a global fintech environment
• Build scalable finance processes and systems to support company growth
  Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of senior corporate accounting experience, ideally originating from a Big 4 Audit background, combined with senior management history within a regulated European fintech, EMI, or digital asset provider.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and a valid CA, ACA, or CPA qualification
• Proven track record navigating Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) or UK FCA supervisory assessments
• Absolute execution grit: comfortable operating in a zero-bureaucracy environment built on velocity and excellence. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment