Dublin | Professional Services | Competitive Package| Exciting Opportunity
The Firm
Our client is a leading professional services firm with a strong reputation across financial services, funds, and complex commercial matters. The firm continues to grow at pace and is investing deliberately in its infrastructure to support the next phase of development.
Following the appointment of a new CFO, the business is strengthening its finance function to ensure it is fit for scale, robust in control, and capable of supporting senior decision-making across the partnership.
The Role
The Senior Finance Manager will play a central role in the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the firm. Reporting to the CFO, this position will take ownership of financial control, compliance, and core finance operations across the LLP and associated entities.
This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibility and genuine scope to shape processes, systems, and standards in a high-quality professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
* Delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
* Oversight of internal controls, accounting policies, and risk management frameworks.
Compliance & Tax Oversight
* Ensure compliance with LLP regulations, company law, and Law Society requirements.
* Manage VAT, corporation tax, and partner tax obligations in conjunction with external advisors.
Corporate & Operational Finance
* Financial oversight of all related corporate entities and intercompany arrangements.
* Monitoring and management of operating costs, cash flow, and working capital.
Audit, Governance & Process Improvement
* Act as primary point of contact for external auditors.
* Drive improvements in finance processes, systems, and automation.
Team Leadership
* Manage and develop members of the finance team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Typically 7+ years post-qualification experience.
* Strong background in professional services, partnership, or similar environments.
* Solid technical accounting, tax, and compliance expertise.
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on, evolving environment with senior stakeholder exposure.
* Ambitious, energetic with excellent communication and presentation skills
Why Join?
* Play a key role in modernising a respected professional services firm.
* Work closely with an experienced CFO during a period of meaningful change.
* Clear scope to grow into broader leadership roles over time.