Head of Financial Reporting
West Dublin | Hybrid Working | Up to €150,000 + Benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a leading distribution business based in West Dublin as Head of Financial Reporting.
This is a senior finance position offering significant exposure across multiple Irish and European entities. The successful candidate will take ownership of all financial reporting activities, consolidations, statutory accounting requirements, and broader finance responsibilities across the group.
This is an individual contributor role, making it ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously, and operating as the reporting expert within a complex multi-entity environment.
The Role
Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting across multiple entities while maintaining strong financial controls, governance, and compliance standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes
Preparation and review of consolidated group accounts across Irish and European entities
Management of month-end and year-end close activities
Preparation of statutory financial statements and liaison with external auditors
Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Management of intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
Driving improvements in financial reporting processes, systems and controls
Providing financial analysis and insights to support senior management decision-making
Partnering with operational and commercial teams across the business
Supporting strategic projects and other finance initiatives as required
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong post-qualified experience within the distribution sector or a similar industry such as manufacturing, wholesale, supply chain or logistics
Proven expertise in financial reporting, consolidations and technical accounting
Experience managing reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Strong understanding of statutory reporting and audit requirements
Previous exposure to Irish and European operations is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the reporting function
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful organisation in a pivotal finance leadership role. You will have responsibility for the financial reporting function across a complex international group while gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial and strategic finance activities.
The role offers a hybrid working model, a highly competitive salary of up to €150,000, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a business that continues to grow both domestically and across Europe.
If you have the required distribution sector background and are looking for a high-impact role with significant responsibility and visibility, we would like to hear from you.
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