Finance Director - Financial Services - Dublin, Ireland
The Client & Challenge
Reporting directly to the CEO of this well-established international JV operation, based in Dublin West, the appointed Finance Director will have the following responsibilities:
* Provide overall leadership and oversight of Finance operations
* Conduct financial planning and proactively assess financial risks
* Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to the Board of Directors
* Act as a strategic partner supporting the Corporate Plan while promoting sound financial decision-making and continuous improvement
* Prepare monthly financial reports for senior management, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast, performance of new business, margin analysis, and provision tracking
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine budgets and forecasts
* Support the development and enhancement of new products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
* Manage the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages to the Parent Company
* Lead the development and execution of pricing strategies across retail, national, and other channels—ensuring alignment with sales targets, margin objectives, and overall profitability
* Coordinate treasury operations in close collaboration with the Treasury function
The Candidate
Personal
* Strong team builder, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners
* Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve set targets
* Builds credibility and trust both internally and externally
* Skilled communicator with a natural ability to build strong working relationships across the organization
* Brings an entrepreneurial mindset—always looking for smart solutions and opportunities to grow the business
Professional
* A minimum of 15 years PQE, 5 years of which are required in a Head of Finance or Senior Financial Controller capacity.
* Experience in managing a Finance function with prior people management experience
* A background in Financial Leadership and Board reporting required.
Note that as this role is a ‘Pre-Approved Control function’, candidate selection will be conditional on completion of due diligence to satisfy the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity standards. Any appointment will be subject to the required regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Ireland for Pre-Approved Controlled Function (PCF-11)
The Compensation
A basic salary in line with market rates, commensurate with career background and experience will apply. In line with our client’s culture, an attractive benefits package will afford the successful candidate.
Please apply via link if you meet ALL the above requirements.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, and Finance
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Retail
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