Co. Kildare | Office-Based | International Scope
About Us
We are a well-established Irish SME (€6m Revenue) specialising in the supply of weighing equipment and integrated systems across Ireland. The business is experiencing strong growth, with expanding operations in the US and Middle East.
As part of the Precia Molen Group, we combine the agility of a local business with the structure and support of a leading international organisation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially driven and technically strong Head of Finance to lead our finance and resources function and support the next phase of growth.
This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, international operations, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership in Ireland and liaise with Group Finance.
This is an office-based role.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (FRS 102)
- Manage month-end/year-end close and statutory accounts
- Coordinate annual audit and ensure strong internal controls
- Oversee Group reporting requirements and CRO compliance
Planning & Commercial Insight
- Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Deliver insightful management accounts and variance analysis
- Develop financial models to support expansion, investment, and new offerings
- Partner with leadership on strategy and performance
- Oversight of Purchasing, Stores/Stock Management and Resources, including capital expenditure
International & Operational Finance
- Manage multi-currency operations and FX exposure
- Support international pricing and market expansion
- Ensure compliance with import/export and trade regulations
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
- Optimise working capital and banking relationships
- Support funding and expansion initiatives
Core Finance Oversight
- Oversee payroll review, expenses, and compliance
- Human resource management
- Ensure robust inventory accounting and controls
- Maintain strong tax compliance (corporation tax, VAT, payroll) across jurisdictions
Leadership & Systems
- Lead and develop a small finance team
- Enhance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
- Support ERP optimisation (SAP Business ByDesign experience advantageous)
Governance & Growth
- Maintain strong financial governance and risk management
- Support board reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to grants, funding applications, and potential acquisitions
What we’re looking for
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- 5–10+ years’ progressive finance experience, ideally in an SME environment
- Strong technical accounting and financial control background
- Experience in international trade / multi-currency environments
- Commercially focused with strong analytical and modelling capability
- Proven ability to improve systems and scale finance functions
- Confident communicator with leadership experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Key leadership role in a growing, internationally expanding business
- Exposure to multinational group reporting and strategy
- Opportunity to shape and scale the finance function
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment
Work Location: In person
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
