Payroll & Finance Manager

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.

We are seeking a Finance Manager – Operations to be responsible for overseeing key financial operations across a multi-jurisdictional group, covering international payroll, accounts payable, cash flow management, tax compliance, insurance, and intercompany recharges. This role ensures strong financial control, compliance with local regulations across 18+ jurisdictions, and accurate financial reporting to support the wider group.

This role requires up to 2 days a week in our Dublin or Kilkenny office.

Responsibilities

International Payroll & Expenses

• Manage international payroll operations across 18+ jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local employment and tax regulations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

• Oversee staff credit card programmes, expense claims, staff travel bookings and all travel-related spend, ensuring adherence to company policies.

Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable function across 20+ entities, including invoice processing, payment runs, supplier reconciliations, and query resolution.

• Manage Fixed Asset registers and related accounting records;

• Ensure robust controls are in place to maintain accuracy and prevent fraud.

• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the AP process.

Cash Flow Management

• Manage and project daily cash flow across the group, ensuring adequate liquidity at all times.

• Prepare short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts and highlight risks or opportunities to senior management.

• Support treasury activities, including banking relationships and payment scheduling.

Intercompany Recharges

• Manage all intercompany recharges, both internal within the group and externally to the wider group.

• Ensure intercompany transactions are accurately calculated, documented, and recorded in line with transfer pricing and accounting policies.

• Resolve intercompany balances and discrepancies on a timely basis.

Tax, VAT & Insurance

• Manage VAT compliance for the group, including registrations, filings, reconciliations, and liaison with external advisors.

• Oversee the annual renewal of all group insurance policies, coordinating with brokers and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate coverage.

Audit & Compliance

• Manage and respond to all audit queries relating to the remit of the role, including payroll, AP, VAT, cash flow, and intercompany activities.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and explanations as required.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Collaborate closely with HR, Operations, and Finance teams across multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage and develop team members within the remit of the role, providing guidance and support as required.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives, ad hoc projects and implementation of best practices to ensure the finance team is consistently pushing the boundaries in terms of efficiency and accuracy

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the wider business.

• Participate in ad hoc global projects as required

Required Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 5 years plus PQE.

• Proven experience managing international payroll across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong experience in accounts payable, cash flow forecasting, and intercompany accounting.

• Solid knowledge of VAT in a multi-entity, multi-country environment.

• Experience managing audits and responding to audit queries.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a multinational or group environment.

• Familiarity with payroll providers, ERP systems, and expense management tools.

• Experience with insurance renewals and broker management.

Benefits

• Healthcare plan

• Competitive pension

• Flex hours where you can work your 5 days across 4.5 days

• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working

• Lifework days: ½ day each quarter to get your life work done

• 23 days annual leave + 2 CluneTech Holidays (Christmas Eve & Good Friday) plus additional days with length of service

• Paid leaves including IVF / pregnancy assistance, pregnancy loss, marriage, maternity and paternity leave

• Employee-led CSR Programme with one paid Volunteer Day per year

• Death in Service Benefit

• Milestone Recognition Programme

• Compassionate Leave up to 4 weeks

• Compassionate Leave for pets

• Travel benefits

• Professional & Personal Development

• Rewards & Recognition

• Employee Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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.