Director of Finance

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Darwin Hawkins Full time

Job Title: Director of Finance & Operations

Sector: Family Business

Location: Dublin West

Our Client

Our client is a family-owned business that has grown through expansion in recent years and is looking to hire a new Head of Finance & Operations in a replacement role. The current Head of Finance is retiring, so there will be a significant handover period to ensure limited disruption to the business.

Why should you apply?

The company is at an exciting point in its growth and development, making this an extremely influential hire. The successful candidate will play a key role in all decision-making from a financial perspective and will be required to further develop the financial and operational strategy.

Who should apply?

We believe an experienced accountant with a minimum of 10 years PQE with the following would be advantageous:

  • Strong grounding in financial reporting
  • Prior experience of reporting to the Board
  • Proven track record in the delivery of operational excellence
  • Ability to business partner with key internal and external stakeholders.

Role and Reporting Lines

This role will be the most senior person in finance and will report to the founders. Managing a small team of finance and operational professionals, the role will be varied and include:

  • Reporting - Preparation of quarterly management accounts, B/S recs, year-end accounts, liaising with auditors, and preparation of audited financial statements
  • Financial modelling, monthly projections, and cash flow planning
  • Working with the commercial team to set realistic/tangible budgets and forecasts while investigating variances
  • Compliance - Ensuring financial compliance across various structures
  • Finance Operations - Hands-on involvement
  • Banking - Quarterly banking compliance certificate completions, managing senior debt function
  • Fundraising - Understanding banking facility agreements and overview of various lenders and funding options available in the Irish market
  • Tax planning, liaising with tax advisors

Interested in this position?

To apply, please submit your CV to Niall O'Kelly, who is managing this assignment via the link below, or to inquire further, please contact Niall directly at nialljobs@darwinhawkins.com or 01 529 4200.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Wholesale Import and Export, Telecommunications, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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