Head of Finance
Location: Dublin
Overview
We are hiring a Head of Finance to lead the Irish business of a well-established financial services organisation.
This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the finance function and a key position on the Executive Committee.
Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving financial performance, and ensuring a robust control and regulatory environment.
This role operates as a PCF 11 Controlled Function, carrying significant regulatory responsibility and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the CEO and Exco to define and deliver business strategy and long-term growth plans
Provide strong commercial insight and challenge to support key decision-making
Support pricing strategy and new business initiatives
Financial Control & Reporting
Ensure a best-in-class financial control and governance environment
Oversee delivery of statutory accounts, regulatory and tax reporting
Act as a key contact for auditors and internal stakeholders
Maintain robust financial and regulatory reporting frameworks
Performance & Planning
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
Deliver clear and insightful performance reporting to Exco
Drive accountability for financial targets across the business
Risk & Regulatory Oversight
Identify, manage and report financial risks to relevant committees
Play a key role in governance and risk frameworks
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and frameworks applicable to a PCF 11 role
Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
Foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture
Drive talent development and succession planning
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven senior finance leadership experience within financial services
Strong commercial acumen across financial control and FP&A
Experience operating at Executive / Board level
Track record of leading high-performing teams
Critical Requirement
PCF 11 experience
This is a regulated leadership role requiring approval by the Central Bank
Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in governance, regulatory reporting and financial control within a regulated environment
Desirable
Experience in lending, asset finance or similar regulated sectors
Why consider this role?
Executive-level position with significant strategic and regulatory responsibility
High-impact role with direct CEO and Board interaction
Opportunity to shape and grow a key business unit
Strong visibility within a regulated financial services environment
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