Location: D15
Benefits: Bonus, pension, health
On-site: Yes
Our client, a private equity-backed SME is looking for a Head of Finance to join their team, sitting as #1 in the function. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, hands-on and keen to drive the business forward as they expand in their presence in the local market through significant M&A activity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all of operational finance (statutory, financial reporting, period-end close, tax and VAT) for local entity and preparation for group consolidation to European HQ
- Responsible for M&A activity as Group expands their presence in Ireland
- Manage a small team across AP/AR
- Improve on existing structures to modernise the finance function (process improvement, automation, digitalisation)
- Prepare KPIs and dashboards, presenting results to CEO and board
- Ensure accurate and timely cash reporting, monitoring liquidity planning
Key Skills:
- Qualified and technically strong accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with minimum c. 5 years' PQE in industry
- Experienced in a controllership or financial operations role (strong Irish GAAP and Group reporting essential)
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small Finance team (driven, pro-active in work ethic)
- Keen to use automation (AI/BI) tools to modernise and improve reporting, processes etc
- Structured thinker and problem solver with strong communication skills