Finance Director - Dublin 15

About the Role

Our client is a well-established private equity-backed company based in Dublin 15, operating extensively across the UK and US markets with a broad product range covering manufacturing and distribution. They are seeking a commercially focused and hands-on Finance Director to lead the finance function and contribute to operational aspects, driving the company's next growth phase. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the CEO and a proactive Board, leveraging financial insights to influence strategic business decisions and enhance performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a compact finance team, delivering robust financial leadership across a multi-entity international organization.
• Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leaders.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term financial strategies.
• Provide analysis on pricing, margins, profitability, cash flow, and investment opportunities.
• Create insightful KPIs and develop financial models to support strategic business decisions.
• Oversee insurance, pensions, financial reporting, internal controls, consolidation, statutory accounts, audit processes, and tax compliance.
• Optimize cash management, banking relations, covenant compliance, and lender engagement.
• Enhance finance systems, operational processes, and controls in line with the group's growth trajectory.
• Supervise customs, duty compliance, and financial aspects related to international and cross-border trade.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification and solid technical accounting and financial control expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in finance functions within SMEs or PE-backed firms, preferably in manufacturing and/or distribution sectors.
• Experience handling finance in multiple entities and/or international operations.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory accounts, and consolidation.
• Proven track record of advancing finance teams, controls, systems, and processes.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with Board members and senior executives.
• Practical, hands-on approach with the flexibility to balance strategic goals and operational details.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: €140,000 - €160,000, dependent on experience.
• Additional benefits include bonus, pension scheme, and healthcare coverage.

Additional Information

This role requires the right to work in Ireland; sponsorship is not available. For further information, please contact Rachel Tubridy at the provided details. Note that due to high response volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.