OverviewAssociate Director – FinanceGrant 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipLead 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 LeadershipOversee 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 & CollaborationCoach and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture.Lead cross-service line collaboration to support wider business objectives.Governance, Controls & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.Strengthen internal controls.Stakeholder ManagementServe as a key liaison between global teams and external stakeholders.Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm.Key Skills & ExperienceQualified 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.High attention to detail.#LI-KS1
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