Your new company Our client is a market-leading retail organisation, known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence. They are seeking an ambitious Head of Finance and Business Partner to lead their business to commercial success. This role will report directly to the Group Finance Director, acting as their right-hand person and managing the finance function with full autonomy. Your new role * Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring strong performance and collaboration. * Oversee period-end, monthly management, variance analysis, audit, and core internal finance deliverable. * Engage in business partnering with 10 department heads, optimising and driving profitability. * Provide commercial insights, leverage numbers, and identify key metrics. * Collaborate closely with the Group FD and other budget holders on budgets and performance. * Drive cost reduction and sales growth through proactive commercial ideas and solutions. * Manage relationships with third-party outsourcing in the warehouse What you'll need to succeed *Fully qualified professional with 5 to 7 years post-qualification experience. * Strong commercial acumen and experience. * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with department heads. * Experience in Retail or FMCG sectors, particularly in trading entities or environments, is advantageous. * Alternatively, a background in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Customer-Facing roles would be ideal. * Enthusiastic about the retail industry and its challenges. * Ability to work side by side with budget holders to optimise performance. * Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to commercial ideas. What you'll get in return * Base Salary of up to €125,000 * Bonus potential, up to 20% of base salary * Pension * Healthcare * Car parking * 20% discount entitlement * Annual leave 23 days * Death in service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Head of Finance Finance Business Partnering Head of Finance and Business Partnering Benefits: Work From Home