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Our client is a leading Irish-headquartered manufacturing and R&D group with a significant international footprint and operations across multiple jurisdictions. The business is now seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel based in Cork to support its continued growth and strategic objectives.

The position offers significant flexibility and would particularly suit someone seeking a part-time opportunity while maintaining exposure to high-quality legal work and senior stakeholders.

THE ROLE

Reporting to senior leadership, the Legal Counsel will provide legal support across a range of business activities, including:

• Advising on mergers, acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Supporting the business on intellectual property matters, including the protection and management of key assets.
• Assisting with company secretarial and corporate governance requirements across the group.
• Providing pragmatic commercial legal advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Liaising with external legal advisers where required.

THE PERSON

The successful individual will be an Irish qualified lawyer with strong commercial judgement and an ability to operate independently within a business environment. The business is keen to consider generalist commercial lawyers with strong experience in M&A and general corporate matters.

While individuals with approximately 5-7 years’ PQE are likely to be of particular interest, applications from lawyers with the right experience at different levels of seniority will also be considered.

WHY THIS ROLE

• A rare part-time in-house legal opportunity.
• Significant flexibility around working arrangements.
• Exposure to high-profile strategic projects and senior decision-makers.
• A broad and varied remit spanning corporate, governance and commercial matters.
• The opportunity to join a successful Irish business with an international presence.
• The role is ideally suited to candidates based in Cork or with strong connections to the region.

Barden is working directly with the Partners in the Cork office of an established law firm looking to expand their presence in the region across a number of different areas.

With circa 15 people in its Cork office, the firm has a small to mid-size “feel” to it, with a strong and friendly work culture. However, its large presence and client base domestically and internationally offers the quality of work and other benefits of a larger practice.

The organisation is open to flexible working arrangements with a high level of hybrid and/or remote working. While every case would be assessed individually and presence in the Cork office is an advantage, the firm will consider applications from individuals based elsewhere in Ireland who can do circa 1 day per week in the office (subject to discussion).

OPEN ROLES

• Real Estate: 3+ years’ PQE up to Partner level
• Commercial Litigation: 3+ years’ PQE up to Partner level
• Privacy: 3+ years’ PQE, it can suit someone coming from in-house
• Banking: Senior appointment, while there doesn’t have to be significant client following, candidates should have good connections in the area
• Employment: 3+ years’ PQE up to Partner level

The firm is keen to hear from Irish or UK qualified Solicitors with experience in the above areas. Equity partnership will be considered for candidates with strong client following and there are good progression opportunities to that level.

Applications and discussions will be treated extremely discretely and confidentially.

An unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a growing international organisation during a period of significant expansion.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations across multiple countries, drive process improvements, and play a central role in shaping future payroll strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take on a highly visible role within a growing international organisation where they can influence change, improve processes and contribute to long-term success.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the payroll subject matter expert, you will oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of multi-country payroll operations
• Managing outsourced payroll providers and service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
• Driving payroll process improvements, automation and efficiencies
• Supporting international payroll expansion projects
• Partnering closely with HR, Finance and key stakeholders
• Developing robust controls, reporting and audit processes
• Resolving complex payroll queries and escalations

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Significant payroll experience with exposure to multiple entities
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and controls
• Experience with BrightPay, Megapay or similar payroll systems
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Experience leading payroll transformation, implementation or continuous improvement initiatives would be highly advantageous

Barden are delighted to be partnering with a global business in the energy technology space as they seek to hire an ambitious and smart Senior Financial Accountant to join their well-established and highly collaborative finance team.

The successful person will work closely with the Finance Manager on a range of tasks including month-end reporting, variance analysis, statutory reporting and ad-hoc project work. This person will get broad exposure across the global business while liaising with multiple teams across finance and beyond.

“This would be a great move for someone looking to take the next step in their career as a qualified accountant, who wants to gain experience in gaining more hands-on experience of a business. We will support someone’s long-term career development” – Finance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Responsibilities include:

• End-to-end accounting for your assigned entities within the EMEA region
• Preparation of the month-end and quarter-end reporting processes
• Responsible for supporting and preparation of the statutory accounting activities for your assigned entities
• Completion of variance analysis and related reports for your entities
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data
• Assistance with Corporate tax, VAT and payroll tasks
• The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Ad-hoc projects as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA) with 2+ years’ PQE;
• Experience in a multinational environment is a strong advantage but not essential;
• Strong Excel and systems experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong team player with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Curious? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.

This is a senior transaction support role at one of Dublin’s leading boutique M&A practices. The firm has an established reputation for advising on complex corporate transactions and operates with a lean, high-performing team. This hire is central to how the firm manages and executes its deal flow.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside the firm’s Legal Technology and Innovation Manager across the full lifecycle of M&A transactions. Responsibilities span ancillary documentation, execution management, data room administration, post-completion filings and company secretarial matters. The role carries genuine responsibility from the outset and is structured to develop significantly over time.

The firm has made a substantial investment in proprietary systems that automate and streamline the document-intensive side of transactional work. The successful candidate will be trained on those systems and, as they progress, will be expected to operate them independently. For the right person, this represents a meaningful opportunity to develop expertise across legal operations and technology.

THE ROLE

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating ancillary transaction documents across live M&A deals
• Managing completion checklists and the execution phase of transactions
• Data room setup, maintenance and management
• Post-completion administration and filing
• Company secretarial work including CRO filings, registers, resolutions and minutes
• Working within and, in time, independently operating the firm’s proprietary document automation systems

THE PERSON

Applications are welcomed from individuals with backgrounds in M&A, funds or banking-side transaction work. The firm is primarily concerned with the quality and relevance of transactional experience, and with a demonstrated interest in how technology is applied to legal practice.

The following are required:

• A minimum of three years of relevant transactional experience
• A demonstrable interest in legal technology and process-driven working
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities without close supervision
• Sound judgment and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-moving transactional environment

Individuals whose career objective is to develop within legal operations and transaction management, rather than to qualify as a solicitor, will be particularly well suited to this position.

WHY THIS ROLE

• Direct involvement in live M&A transactions at a firm with a strong market reputation
• Daily use of proprietary systems that place this firm at the forefront of how transactional work is delivered in practice
• A structured development path with genuine scope to take on increased responsibility over time
• A small, collegiate team in which individual contribution is visible and recognised

Barden are delighted to be engaged exclusively by a highly prestigious and successful Cork business to identify a Financial Controller. This role sits in the heart of business and will offer a significant amount of commercial exposure as well as typical financial control responsibilities.

The Financial Controller will partner with an impressive CFO and senior management team who promote a positive and collaborative culture. This is a broad role which involves delivering high quality financial reporting, ensuring strong financial governance as well as providing value-add information to make a real impact on the decision making of the business. This will suit someone who is technically strong, commercially minded with a great energy to bring to the team.

This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you would like to hear more on this opportunity, please get in touch – caroline.frawley@barden.ie.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for monthly and year end reporting, investigation of variances and overall results to assist business performance
• Continuous improvement initiatives, developing best-in-class reporting to enhance the control environment and improve all elements of financial information
• Responsible for regular commercial reporting to Executive management providing insights that are accurate and timely to support strategic planning and decision making
• Take a lead role in the preparation and coordination of the budgeting and forecasting process
• Provide strong balance sheet and working capital management
• Play a key role in the preparation of statutory accounts and management of the external audit.
• Ad hoc duties and projects to support the growing needs of the business.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Professional Accountancy qualification with 5+ years PQE
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail
• Organized and efficient with ability to prioritize workload and follow through on tasks
• Strong technical skills
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Proven ability to influence at all levels in the organization

Do you want to make a significant impact in a dynamic, globally focused environment? We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a prominent global pharmaceutical solutions organisation in their search for an ambitious individual to step into the role of Financial Accountant to support the continued growth of the business.

This business is a key player in the pharmaceutical industry. With a revenue exceeding $200 billion, they are dedicated to revolutionising healthcare worldwide.

This is very much a varied role where the successful person will have full remit to make it their own. This person will get exposure across the global business while liaising with multiple teams across finance and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Preparation of the month-end and quarter-end reporting processes
• Responsible for the preparation of management accounts for the business
• Key involvement in the budgeting and forecasting process
• The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and supports the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data
• Evaluation of processes and recommends and implements process improvements
• Responsible for supporting the Statutory Accounting Activities
• Ad-hoc project and tax work as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in industry
• Experience with SAP is a strong advantage
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Sounds interesting? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.

Barden is pleased to be partnering exclusively with a high-performing Irish organisation to appoint a strategic and commercially focused Financial Controller. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and is well positioned to continue this upward trajectory.

The successful candidate will play a central role in both the day-to-day running of the finance function and the ongoing enhancement of systems, controls, and processes. In addition, they will provide meaningful commercial insight to support decision-making and help shape the future direction of the business.

This opportunity will suit an ambitious, entrepreneurial individual who brings energy, initiative, and a strong commercial mindset to their work. To explore this opportunity further, please contact caroline.frawley@barden.ie or denis.galvin@barden.ie.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Leading and managing the overall finance function of an integral business unit within a large group.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, with a focus on best-in-class standards.
• Ownership of cashflow management and working capital forecasting.
• Driving system enhancements and automation across the finance function.
• Regularly interact with senior leadership on commercial and strategic aspects of the business.
• Leading and contributing to key projects across both finance and the wider business.
• Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and development support to the finance team.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Accountant with 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong analytical ability, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of influencing stakeholders across an organisation.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of business drivers.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Positive, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Barden are delighted to be appointed as the exclusive Talent Advisor on a key senior finance opportunity in Cork. Our client has a long standing reputable history in their field. The business is continuously expanding through organic growth and engaged in acquisitions. This is a superb opportunity to genuinely make a positive impact on an Irish business that is going from strength to strength.

The role will suit a high performing person who is currently at a senior finance level, looking for a fresh challenge. This is a hands on role where you will also form part of the Senior Leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and general management of the company. The company has a well established and loyal client base, where they work collaboratively to deliver high quality products in a dynamic landscape.

The Executive team are seeking someone who is commercially savvy, solution orientated, hands on, trustworthy and someone who demonstrates a high level of integrity.

For a confidential discussion on this opportunity, please contact me directly (denis.galvin@barden.ie)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Financial Control and Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, month-end and year-end processes, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to optimize financial performance, allowing for best practice capital allocation.
• Ensure systems, processes, and controls are fit for purpose, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional development.

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct detailed margin analysis, cost control, and pricing strategies to optimize profitability and growth.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance and identify new opportunities.

Strategic Growth Initiatives

• Support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, leading financial due diligence and risk assessment.
• Develop integration plans to ensure seamless transition post-acquisition, optimizing synergies and efficiencies.
• Work closely with leadership to ensure newly acquired businesses align with the company’s financial and operational strategy.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Finance professional with 10+ years post qualification and a demonstrated history at a leadership level.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with a commercial mindset.
• A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.