Head of FP&A - €1B+ Irish Success Story
HireForce is proud to partner exclusively with a premier Irish business, which a market leader with annual revenues exceeding €1 billion. Following a period of sustained growth and ambitious future scaling, the CFO feels it's time for the Group to have a dedicated FP&A function.
This is a rare "greenfield" opportunity. You will be given the mandate and resources to build the FP&A function from the ground up, reporting directly to the CFO and acting as a pivotal strategic advisor to the CEO and wider executive leadership team.
This is a critical hire within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment, supporting growth, performance management, and value creation through robust financial insight and challenge.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Lead all FP&A and finance business partnering activities, acting as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and C-Suite.
* Own the delivery of robust budgets, business plans, and forecasts, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and Board expectations.
* Build and embed a comprehensive planning framework, including long-term strategic planning, continuous reforecasting, recruitment planning, and investment business cases.
* Deliver Board-level reporting, including regular forecasting updates and deep-dive analysis on key performance drivers.
* Support the CFO on strategic initiatives including M&A, integration, and capital raising activity.
* Establish scalable FP&A systems, processes, and controls suitable for a high-growth, PE-backed environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Strong FP&A/Finance Business Partner leadership experience within a large organisation.
* Proven ability to build and deliver accurate forecasts and credible budgets at Board level.
* High commercial acumen, with the confidence to support and challenge senior leaders constructively.
* Experience supporting strategic projects such as M&A, integrations, or capital raising.
* A proactive, change-oriented mindset with the capacity to add value beyond core planning cycles.
How to Apply?
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