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Consultant | Tech | Projects, Transformation & Change | Barden Ireland | catherine.drysdale@barden.ie
ROLE: Director Finance Transformation
REPORTING TO: CFO
LOCATION: Dublin
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ‘Director Finance Transformation’ to join a high-performing finance leadership team. This newly created role will be responsible for designing and delivering future-focused finance operating models, leading digital finance initiatives, and managing large-scale transformation programmes. The overall objective is to enhance agility, scalability, and commercial value across the wider organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The below broadly outlines the core responsibilities for this role – key objective is creating an agile and dynamic finance function:
* Lead and execute large-scale transformation projects, focusing on process improvement, automation, and digital integration.
* Drive the development and implementation of next-generation finance operating models across core functions, including procurement, order management, financial reporting, and planning.
* Assess and optimise existing finance workflows, facilitating the shift to more efficient, centralised or shared service models where applicable.
* Leverage advanced technology solutions (ERP, RPA, process optimisation tools) to automate processes, enhance forecasting capabilities, and streamline reporting functions.
* Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance throughout the entire implementation and transformation process.
* Improve financial forecasting, performance analysis, and decision-making through revamped financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align finance operations with overall business objectives and strategic goals.
* Spearhead change management initiatives and ensure strong stakeholder engagement throughout the transformation journey.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
Experience and Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
* +10 to 15 years’ experience in finance, with a minimum of 5 to 6 years leading transformation programs. Strong knowledge of core Finance operations is a must for this role.
* Experience working cross functionality and strong stakeholder engagement across areas including commercial finance, supply chain & finance operations.
* Familiarity with shared services models, outsourcing, or GBS is a preference for this opportunity.
* Background in a transformation consultancy or Big 4 advisory across finance transformation, GBS.
* Experience with sustainability/ESG reporting desirable
* Strong data and analytics orientation with knowledge of finance BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
Please get in touch with Catherine Drysdale for a confidential conversation if this sounds like an opportunity worth exploring for you
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Project Management
* Industries
Retail
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