Head of Finance - Dublin - Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited
Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited Dublin
1 day ago
Description
Head of Finance
The company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to join their team in South Dublin. As the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in driving financial strategy, leading the finance team, and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization.
* 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Key Responsibilities:
* To develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
* To provide leadership and direction to the finance team, including financial managers, analysts, and accountants.
* To oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk management.
* To manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and senior management.
* To monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing variances and trends.
* To ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
* To coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies.
* To develop and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure integrity in financial reporting.
* To assess and manage financial risks, including currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk.
* To lead financial analysis and modelling initiatives to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
* To evaluate and optimize capital structure, financing options, and investment opportunities.
* To provide financial insights and guidance to senior management and the board of directors.
* To lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration efforts.
* To stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the organization's financial operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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