Group Financial Controller

Role overview

BOYLE Sports is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join its Finance department at the Dundalk headquarters. Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations across both retail and online businesses, with responsibility for accurate reporting, strong controls, tax and treasury management, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

BOYLE Sports is Ireland’s largest independently owned bookmaker. Since being founded in 1982 by John Boyle, the company has expanded across Ireland and the UK through retail shops, a betting app, and an online gaming platform serving several international markets. The organisation is focused on delivering a customer-first betting and gaming experience with greater value and broader content than its competitors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily finance activities, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and treasury functions.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for profit and loss and balance sheet positions.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliation activity and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Lead the consolidation of financial results across several jurisdictions.
• Monitor cash flow and optimise working capital.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, audit, and tax obligations across Ireland, the UK, and other operating regions.
• Assess financial risks and strengthen controls to reduce exposure and maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow through on audit actions and findings.
• Provide the Finance Director with reliable analysis, commentary, and financial information for decision-making.
• Prepare management reporting packs with performance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Support business units with financial insight to improve profitability and operational outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance operations team to maintain accuracy, capability, and efficient processes.
• Encourage accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance across the team.
• Work closely with teams across Operations, HR, IT, Marketing, and Compliance.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager, preferably in a regulated sector.
• Strong background in managing finance operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Comfortable handling both detailed operational work and wider commercial priorities.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent credential.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Strong command of statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit coordination.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and local GAAP requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with ERP platforms, ideally Oracle Fusion, as well as financial systems and process automation.
• Excellent analytical ability with a practical, solution-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
• Background in leading and developing effective finance teams.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, multi-site environment covering retail and online operations.

About the employer

BOYLE Sports operates a large retail and digital betting and gaming business and continues to grow across international markets. The finance function plays a key role in supporting that expansion through robust reporting, governance, and business partnering.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based at Dundalk HQ in County Louth, Ireland. The position sits within the Finance department and reports directly to the Finance Director.