A dynamic and growing professional services firm in Cork, who provides a broad range of corporate services to clients is hiring an accountant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a broad, client-facing role for a qualified accountant who wants to build their career in that direction. You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, deliver a range of accounting services, and get exposure to advisory work alongside managers and directors. There’s also a mentoring element, supporting more junior staff as they develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries
• Ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Responding to ad-hoc tax queries, including research and preparing memos
• Working closely with managers and directors on advisory projects
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of junior staff

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified accountant with some experience in a client-facing role
• Positive attitude and a good communicator
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients
• Open to change and keen to help improve processes as the firm grows

If this sounds like a fit, I’d love to hear from you – contact me, aideen.murphy@barden.ie.

In Barden we are delighted to be working with one of our clients as they look to hire a Senior Indirect Tax Accountant in Cork.

You will join a global finance team, own VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and help shape how the function works as it modernises.

The hiring manager is looking for someone who enjoys getting to the root of an issue and making the process better, not just keeping it running.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Prepare and review VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales filings
• Reconcile indirect tax accounts and resolve balance sheet and P&L items
• Partner with finance, tax, and market teams across the globe
• Spot risks and control gaps, and recommend fixes
• Help build the processes and controls for a centralised model
• Improve how the work is done through automation and technology

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Tax and/or accounting qualification preferred
• Experience managing indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Multinational, shared service, or pharma background is an advantage
• SAP and strong Excel skills, with comfort using AI tools
• Curious, proactive, and confident working across teams

OTHER DETAILS

• Cork
• Permanent

Interested? Please apply through the link or contact Aideen Murphy (aideen.murphy@barden.ie) for a confidential conversation.

Head of Tax

Barden is delighted to partner with one of our clients in Cork, an excellent employer, as they look to hire a Tax Leader.

The business is at an exciting point in its journey, and this is the moment to take ownership of tax and lead the function. This is a strategic role reporting to the CFO, with real involvement in transactions and in structuring deals, so you will help shape where the international group goes next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Set the tax direction for the group
• Find ways to protect and release cash
• Shape the tax structure behind acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures
• Take charge of compliance, transfer pricing, and risk across Ireland, the UK, and Europe
• Be the point of contact with tax authorities in the relevant jurisdictions
• Work closely with finance, treasury, legal, and external advisers

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant and/or CTA, with a corporate tax background from a major accounting firm
• Experience at a similar level in an international organisation
• Strong Irish and UK tax knowledge, with European exposure
• Transfer pricing and IFRS tax accounting experience
• Commercial, practical, and a clear communicator
• Infrastructure experience an advantage

OTHER DETAILS

• Based in Cork, hybrid
• Full-time, with a competitive package

A strategic tax leadership role of this kind is rare in Cork. Interested? Please apply through the link or contact Aideen Murphy (aideen.murphy@barden.ie) for a confidential conversation.

We are delighted to be working with a global Irish business to identify a Group Accounting Manager. This opportunity has a lot to offer: a growing business, a close-knit team, great flexibility, and the chance to take ownership of consolidation for the group.

This is a technical role with real variety beyond the usual month-end and year-end activities. You will be responsible for group consolidation and technical accounting, with a strong commercial side, partnering with Strategy, M&A, and Commercial teams. There is also the opportunity to get involved in group-wide projects, the business is adopting new ways of working through AI and automation.

You will report to an impressive Group Financial Controller with extensive knowledge of the business. There is huge flexibility on offer, this role can be fully remote or on a hybrid basis .This will suit someone technically strong who enjoys variety, likes the commercial side of finance, and has plenty of energy to bring to the team.

If you are looking for the next step in your career in a varied role with great flexibility, please get in touch: caroline.frawley@christine-mccarthy

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated results for the group, in line with IFRS
• Preparation of the annual group financial statements
• Main point of contact for technical accounting queries across the group
• Advising on the accounting treatment of new and complex transactions and the impact of new standards
• Ownership of group accounting policies, guiding subsidiaries on consistent application
• Leading improvements to financial controls, systems, and processes, and giving senior stakeholders clear analysis to support decisions
• Supporting the development of junior team members in the wider Finance team

ABOUT THE PERSON

You will have:

• Strong technical accounting skills, ideally with some IFRS knowledge.
• Experience of group consolidation, ideally across multiple entities.
• Good commercial awareness and the confidence to partner with senior stakeholders.
• A positive attitude and plenty of energy.
• Openness to AI and automation.

Barden are delighted to partner with a fast-growing, private equity-backed global business as they look to hire an FP&A Manager. This is a high-visibility finance role in a deal-active business, where the function is moving from reporting towards decision support.

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, in a flat structure with access to senior leadership, you will turn the numbers into insight that shapes commercial decisions and finds value that reaches the bottom line. With acquisitions continuing, integrations under way, and AI training being rolled out to the team, there is plenty to get your hands on.

“We have a well-run reporting process and now we want to make it sharper. I am looking for someone ambitious and commercial who can tell us what the numbers mean and where the value sits, and who enjoys working with people across the business” VP Finance

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and the monthly reporting cycle.
• Analyse variances and performance to find where value can be created.
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to support key decisions.
• Build financial models and support due diligence and integration on acquisitions.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards that move reporting towards decision support.
• Improve the finance toolset, with a focus on continuious improvement.
• Ability to bring tangible recommendations and value to the organisation through business and commercial analysis.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with ERP exposure (SAP a plus).
• Commercial mindset, with the ability to turn numbers into clear recommendations.
• Confident communicator who collaborates well with colleagues outside finance.
• Ambitious, with an interest in a deal-driven, private equity-backed environment.

Barden are delighted to be working with our client, a US multinational company with a significant presence in Cork to identify an FP&A Senior Analyst to join the business. This is a key role for the business, and they are seeking a Finance Professional with strong commercial acumen. This company is well known for its globally diverse workforce and collaborative working culture.

This role will report to a Global Head of FP&A and will suit someone who is passionate about partnering with business stakeholders, with a natural skill in translating finance data into meaningful insights for the business.

While initially a fixed term contract, there may be more longer-term opportunities for the right person. For more information, please get in contact caroline.frawely@barden.ie.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take on a lead role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, actively engaging with varying departments.
• Presenting to senior leadership on business unit financial performance, delivering key insights and analysis.
• Develop relationships with various stakeholders, creating a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Become a central point of contact between Finance and the wider global business.
• Participate in group wide projects as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post qualified experience.
• Excellent communicator with proven influencing skills across all levels.
• Highly analytical, with a natural numerical aptitude.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team.

Barden are delighted to be partnering with our client, a growing renewable energy business, in their search for a Financial Modeller, based in Cork.

You will build and own the financial models behind investment decisions on new projects, from early-stage feasibility through to financial close. You will work alongside development, engineering, and commercial colleagues, so your numbers will help decide which projects go ahead and how they are funded.

“Our models sit at the centre of every decision we make on a new project. We need someone who can build them well, challenge the assumptions behind them, and explain the answer to colleagues who are not finance specialists.” – Head of Finance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Build and maintain project finance models for renewable development projects.
• Run scenarios and sensitivities to test returns, funding structures, and key risks.
• Support project valuations, bids, and investment papers for senior management.
• Partner with development, engineering, and commercial teams on assumptions and inputs.
• Work with lenders, advisers, and investors during financing processes.
• Keep models accurate, well documented, and easy for others to review.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with around 4+ post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial modelling background, ideally in project finance, infrastructure, or energy.
• Advanced Excel skills, with a clear and disciplined approach to model structure.
• Confident presenting outputs to non-finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Curious, organised, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If you think you could add value in a position like this, please get in contact for a confidential coversation. You can reach me at denis.galvin@barden.ie

partner for a large construction company with an international presence in their search for a Group Finance Director.

This is the number one finance role in the business. You will sit at the heart of the Senior Leadership Team, acting as a trusted advisor on strategy, financial control, and the overall direction of the business. You will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a tight-knit team while playing a critical role in setting the business up for continued success both domestically and internationally.

This is a broad, high-trust role that has both strategic influence with hands-on financial leadership. You will work closely with the Shareholders and Board of Directors on long-term planning and key decision-making, while ensuring the finance function delivers robust reporting, control, and commercial insight to support the business as it continues to grow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Act as a trusted advisor to the shareholders on strategy, business planning, and long-term direction.
• Take full ownership of the Group finance function, leading and developing a tight-knit team.
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly and annual financial and management reporting across all entities, domestic and international.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and compliance across the Group.
• Oversee cashflow, working capital, and treasury management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and other external advisors.
• Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support key business and investment decisions.
• Oversee tax and statutory compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Support the Owners and Senior Leadership Team on M&A, expansion, and other strategic initiatives as they arise.
• Ensure the business is well positioned from a financial and governance perspective to support its continued growth trajectory.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant, with circa 20 years’ progressive finance experience.
• Proven track record operating at Group Finance Director / CFO level.
• Experience working as part of a Senior Leadership Team, with the gravitas to operate as a trusted advisor.
• Hands on, pragmatic leader who is equally comfortable operating at strategic and operational levels.
• Strong leadership capability, with a track record of building and developing high-performing, close-knit teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded, with sound judgement and the ability to operate with discretion in an owner-led business.

If you are a commercially focused finance leader looking for a role with real impact and breadth, I would welcome a confidential conversation. Please get in touch directly for more information denis.galvin@barden.ie

Barden are delighted to be selected as the exclusive recruitment partner for a well established engineering and project based business based in Waterford, as they seek to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to take ownership of the finance function of a well established, project driven business. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll play a central role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening controls, and driving system improvements, all while leading and developing a team. This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to operational detail while also contributing at a strategic level.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Oversee the financial management of the company, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a small tight knit finance team.
• Own the nominal ledger structure and monthly reporting, including site, project, and departmental P&L’s.
• Collaborate with project managers to track costs and profitability across multiple concurrent projects.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and supplier payment terms aligned to project cycles.
• Prepare for and manage the annual audit process, liaising directly with auditors.
• Oversee Statutory and taxation compliance, including relevant sector-specific tax reporting and CSO returns.
• Support the roll-out of an upgraded finance system.
• Other duties behest of a Chief Financial Officer such as acting as Company Secretary, environmental reporting, insurance, pension administration and other adhoc duties required as part of the leadership role in Finance.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong people-management experience, with a track record of developing and cross-training a finance team.
• Excellent commercial acumen, comfortable operating hands-on across cost accounting while also engaging at a strategic level.
• Confident, personable communicator, capable of building strong relationships with project teams and senior leadership alike.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Please reach out via email denis.galvin@barden.ie.