Job Title: Financial Operations Leader
We are seeking an experienced financial operations leader to spearhead core financial activities across multiple entities, oversee a growing finance team, and drive process optimization and financial integrity group-wide.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overseeing month-end close for Irish and UK entities, including journals, reconciliations, and group consolidation.
* Preparing and reviewing consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow across the group.
* Coordinating with external providers on accounting for Spanish and German cost centres.
* Managing working capital and driving cash flow forecasting.
* Oversighting multi-currency transactions and FX impact management.
* Driving cost management initiatives and department-level budget ownership.
* Leading AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and intercompany processes.
* Ensuring group-wide compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
* Owning VAT/GST and indirect tax compliance across jurisdictions.
* Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 5 finance professionals.
* Identifying and implementing process automation and efficiency improvements.
Requirements:
* Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* 7 years post-qualification experience, ideally in a similar international or group-level role.
* Strong background in Irish/UK legal entity accounting; experience with international structures a bonus.
* Demonstrated leadership in finance team management.
* Solid understanding of indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions.
* Strong ERP skills (Xero, NetSuite, SAP, etc.).
* High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving, scale-up environment.