About OpenSky Data Systems
We are a European challenger brand to the large global software consultancies, delivering innovation across Government, Transport, Environment, and Health sectors in Ireland and the UK.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Director on a 3 day per week basis. This role will be based onsite in our Naas office.
You will oversee core financial operations, ensure compliance, and provide high-level financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Reporting to the MD and Directors, and working closely with the finance manager, this role suits a commercially minded professional seeking part-time strategic engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the directors in financial strategy and decision making and to enhance the financial reporting capabilities as the company scales.
* Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team, acting as a key financial advisor and ensuring that critical financial issues are identified, escalated, and addressed in a timely manner.
* Management Accounting: Conduct comprehensive analyses of financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for optimisation delivered as part of a dashboard and reporting pack structure updated monthly.
* Variance Analysis: Investigate and provide clear explanations for discrepancies between actual and budgeted results, offering strategic recommendations.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the development of quarterly & annual budgets in collaboration with management team. Provide ongoing support in forecasting activities. Maintain rolling forecasts against budget and monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
* Cost Management: Monitor and analyse costs, proactively identifying areas for cost reduction and process enhancement seeking opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement.
* Compliance and Regulations: Stay current with relevant financial regulations, ensuring steadfast compliance with accounting standards.
* Month-end Close & Reporting: Responsible for conducting the month-end close process, ensuring precise and timely financial reporting and liaising with external accountants as and when appropriate.
* Ad-hoc Projects: Lead and contribute to special projects and initiatives, providing seasoned financial expertise and strategic support.
* Bring a continuous improvement mindset to the finance function by reviewing existing processes with updates and amendments as required.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
* ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience within a senior finance role.
* Strong costing & analytical skills.
* Strong communicator with experience in SME or fast-growing tech environments.
* Proven ability to build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
* Adept at navigating cross functional relationships to align financial strategy with business goals.
* Ability to communicate financial insights clearly and persuasively to both finance and non-finance audiences
* Thrives in a collaborative environment, partnering closely with leadership and external advisers
* Actively supports business leaders with data driven recommendations to inform strategic decisions.