A fantastic opportunity with an interesting organisation based in Kildare with a hybrid working policy. The organisation we are working with currently seek a Head of Finance Operations. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
The role will lead and oversee the finance operations function, ensuring the effective delivery of financial processing, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The Head of Finance Operations will drive process improvements, systems optimisation, and team leadership to support the financial integrity and performance of the business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance leader to step into a broad impactful role within a growth focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage core finance operations, including accounts payable, payroll & pensions, accounts receivable, client accounts, banking, taxation, general ledger, and systems administration.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial processing and month-end/year-end close.
* Oversee banking, weekly cash flow forecasting, ensuring adherence to agreed bank facility limits.
* Maintain and improve internal control systems to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Support internal and external audits and manage compliance with financial and tax regulations and statutory obligations.
* Drive efficiency and automation in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
* Lead financial process improvement and transformation initiatives to strengthen financial controls, streamline reporting, optimise financial processes and systems for efficiency and scalability.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (required).
* Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (required).
Skills and Experience
* Evidence of over 10 – 15 years post qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a finance leadership role in either a commercial body or commercial semi state body.
* Proven record of managing Finance Shared Services would be an advantage.
* Record of leading systems improvements and finance transformations, with proven change management experience.
* Strong systems skills and experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Sun, Microsoft dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).