Barden is proud to have been retained as the exclusive recruitment partner for a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation now seeking a strategically minded, commercially astute Finance Director. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as the business enters its next chapter of growth — both in Ireland and internationally.As Finance Director, you will be a core member of the senior leadership team, responsible for shaping financial strategy and driving business performance. Partnering closely with the CEO and functional leaders across the business, you’ll play a central role in enabling commercial success, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring long-term value creation.This is a rare opportunity to step into a key strategic leadership position where you can truly influence direction and outcomes.ABOUT THE ROLELead and evolve the Finance function across the group, aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategic objectives.Collaborate with the CEO and Board to provide insightful financial leadership, delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.Oversee Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, and modelling processes that underpin growth and agility.Develop and empower a high-performing finance team, nurturing a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.Uphold strong Governance & Risk Management practices, ensuring compliance, control, and transparency at every level.Contribute to Commercial Decision-Making by working cross-functionally with production, sales, and commercial teams to assess business cases and optimise outcomes.Represent the company with key external stakeholders — including shareholders, financial institutions, and professional advisors — as a trusted financial voice of the business.ABOUT THE PERSONAn experienced finance executive with a background in scaling or transforming ambitious, growth-oriented businesses.A confident communicator and strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and credibility at Board level.A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent) with a proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and influence performance.Resilient, resourceful, and grounded in strong values — someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and is excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a business.
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