Overview Associate Director – Finance Grant Thornton continues to experience significant growth, creating exciting opportunities within our internal finance team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key leadership role in a fast-paced and transformative environment.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Partners and senior management across our Irish & international offices, contributing to strategic decision‑making, delivering high-quality insights, and leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance how we operate.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead key strategic initiatives aligned with departmental and firm-wide priorities.
Act as a senior advisor to Partners by providing impactful insights and recommendations.
Drive continuous improvement and transformation across processes and reporting frameworks.
Operational & Functional Leadership Oversee the delivery of high-quality outputs across multiple teams.
Manage and review internal reporting outputs such as monthly P&Ls and Balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure effective planning, prioritisation, and execution across competing deadlines.
Review workpapers and coordinate statutory audits locally.
Play a key role in US integration, cross-border coordination, and delivery of monthly reporting packs.
People Leadership & Collaboration Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
Lead cross-service line collaboration to support wider business objectives.
Governance, Controls & Risk Management Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Strengthen internal controls.
Stakeholder Management Serve as a key liaison between global teams and external stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm.
Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant or equivalent professional qualification, with 4+ years' post-qualification experience.
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience leading high-performing teams.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and relevant systems such as Power BI.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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