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Here at Barden, we are excited to be partnering our valued client to identify a Director of Finance. In this role you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the finance function is ‘best in class’ to support global growth.
This business is going from strength to strength and is experiencing significant growth and global expansion. Headquartered in Ireland, you will report to the newly appointed Group Finance Director who is incredibly impressive. They bring innovate thinking and you will have both the support from them and also the freedom to adopt new technologies and ways of working to bring further improvements to Finance.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, be passionate about partnering with business stakeholders both internal and external, and have the initiative to drive processes forward.
If you are interested in learning more about this truly exciting opportunity, please get in contact with me directly (denis.galvin@barden.ie) or reach out to my colleague Caroline Frawley (caroline.frawley@barden.ie)
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of leaders, across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Oversee all close and reporting processes (R2R), ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and strong balance sheet governance.
- Partner closely with FP&A and regional teams to ensure consistent accounting policies, accurate P&Ls, and robust project margin reporting.
- Own tax, statutory reporting, and audit coordination, ensuring full compliance across jurisdictions.
- Lead and optimise the full Procure-to-Pay function, driving efficiency, controls, and data quality across shared services.
- Take full ownership of payroll operations across multiple geographies, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strong internal controls.
- Drive automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives across finance operations, reducing manual effort and enhancing scalability.
- Strengthen operational excellence, including KPI/SLA frameworks, internal controls, and risk management to support improved financial performance.
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Senior finance leader with extensive experience operating in complex, multi-country environments, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong technical expertise across shared services, AP, payroll, payments, and core accounting, underpinned by a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
- Deep understanding of compliance, statutory reporting, tax, and internal controls, ensuring robust governance frameworks.
- Proven track record in driving process improvement, automation, and operational transformation across finance functions.
- Delivers efficient, scalable, and well-controlled finance operations, with high-performing teams, reduced manual effort, and strong cross-functional alignment.
