Head of Financial Operations

24 hours ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland beBeeLeadership Full time €100,000 - €125,000
Job Title: Head of Finance

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee our financial operations, ensuring effective delivery of financial processing, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee core finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll & pensions, client accounts, banking, taxation, general ledger, and systems administration.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Manage banking activities, including weekly cash flow forecasting and maintaining bank facility limits.
  • Strengthen and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support statutory, tax, and audit compliance, working closely with external auditors and regulators.
  • Drive automation, process improvements, and finance transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Collaborate with finance directorate teams such as FP&A, Procurement, and Audit & Risk to align strategic and operational delivery.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with banks, auditors, and senior leaders.
  • Develop and report on KPIs to monitor and improve financial operational performance.
Requirements:
  • 10-15 years' post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong background in finance operations, shared services, and process transformation.
  • Proven record of delivering systems improvements and managing ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite).
  • Excellent leadership, people management, and mentoring skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, compliance frameworks, and regulatory obligations.
  • Highly analytical, results-driven, and experienced in managing complex financial environments.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (required).
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) required.

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