Head of Finance
Location: Dublin-based, hybrid working model
Salary: DOE + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus
Purpose of the Role
We are supporting a well-established financial services organisation in the appointment of a Head of Finance.
The successful candidate will lead the finance function and act as a key member of the senior leadership team, ensuring strong governance, effective controls, and high-quality financial oversight.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and internal finance teams, you will support financial planning, performance management, and ongoing business development.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the finance function, ensuring strong governance, controls, and financial reporting standards
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Oversee month-end close, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and ledger accuracy
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Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and governance requirements
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Oversee statutory, tax, management, and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
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Act as key contact for auditors and internal assurance stakeholders
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Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles
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Provide financial insight, analysis, and challenge to support decision-making and business cases
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Monitor financial performance and support commercial decision-making
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Maintain a strong and compliant financial control environment, including risk and governance reporting
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Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team, including recruitment, succession planning, and capability development
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Foster collaboration across finance and wider business functions
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
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Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services or regulated environments
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Strong background in financial control, reporting, and/or FP&A
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Proven experience leading and developing teams
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience operating within regulated or structured governance environments
