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A fantastic tax manager opportunity has arisen within a leading Irish group based in Dublin.

Reporting to the tax director and working alongside a highly collaborative tax and finance team, you’ll support the group’s corporate tax compliance obligations, partnering with external advisors. You’ll also play a key role in tax planning, risk management, and broader advisory projects across the group.

This is a broad, varied role offering exposure to a wide range of interesting work—ideal for a tax professional seeking to build their industry experience. The group offers an excellent work-life balance within a friendly and supportive environment.

About the position

• Manage the corporate tax compliance process for the group, including Pillar Two reporting requirements
• Assist with the transfer pricing aspects of intercompany transactions
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Support the team on a range of tax planning initiatives and special projects
• Provide tax input on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including due diligence support
• Assist in reviewing and improving tax processes to ensure efficient and compliant practices
• Stay informed on changes to Irish and international tax laws; assess the impact on the group and help implement necessary adjustments to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities
• Identify and drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the tax function’s efficiency and effectiveness

About the person

• CTA qualified, training completed within a corporate tax team of a large /mid tier firm and operating at manager level
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills, with a keen attention to detail

Barden are delighted to be working with a client of ours to help identify an Executive Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, driven and organised individual to join a well-established business, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. It’s a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking, professional team—where you’ll gain valuable exposure and learn from experienced leaders at the top of their field.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Proactively support senior leadership by anticipating organisational needs, identifying potential issues early, and driving solutions with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Lead internal and external communications on behalf of leadership teams, managing complex stakeholder interactions while maintaining confidentiality and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
• Drive operational excellence through strategic program management, including accountability tracking, internal reporting, and the successful delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Design and implement initiatives that enhance team effectiveness, including training programs, collaboration tools, and processes that improve communication, integration, and overall team performance.
• Partner closely with regional leadership teams, employee resource groups, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage budgets, support organisational priorities, and provide operational continuity and executive support as needed across global teams.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in executive support and/or program management.
• Proven experience supporting senior leadership, managing executive calendars, and delivering complex projects end-to-end.
• Strong track record working proactively and independently across large global teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting C-suite leaders and government agencies is preferred.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Tax Partner to join a growing professional services firm in South Dublin. With the firm continuing to experience strong growth, the tax practice has ambitious plans for expansion and is looking to appoint a senior tax professional who can help drive the next phase of development.

This role offers the chance to join at a pivotal stage, with the opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping and scaling the tax offering.

About the Role

• Partner with a diverse client base from scaling businesses to established global players across multiple industry sectors
• Lead strategic tax advisory work delivering high value insights on structuring, planning and compliance
• Drive business development identifying new opportunities and shaping the future of the firm’s tax offering.
• Take on a senior leadership role, with the scope to shape and grow a team
• Contribute strategically within a collaborative firm to deliver innovative, commercial solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

About the person

• CTA qualification
• Experience as a senior Director or Partner
• Excellent advisory capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• A Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities

Barden is proud to be partnering with a Financial Services client of ours to help identify an Administrative Assistant to join their team on a 12-month FTC.

You’ll work within a small team and report to the Support Manager, handling client packs and accurately uploading documentation to relevant systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Assist Investment Managers with client onboarding and ongoing account administration.
• Handle client queries and provide administrative support, including tax-related requests.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, client reviews, and supporting materials.
• Ensure all documentation and processes are completed accurately and in line with company standards.
• Support business development activities through efficient client service and process management.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including onboarding, financial planning, and support functions.
• Prepare client documentation and liaise with clients and accountants regarding account and tax matters.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Strong numeracy skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently across internal and external systems.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage work within tight timeframes.
• Strong workload prioritisation skills, with the awareness to seek support when needed.
• Experience in an AML role or a QFA qualification is an advantage.

Are you detailed-orientated finance professional, with strong technical acumen and expertise in financial oversight? Barden are excited to be working with a well-known global pharmaceutical business in Cork to identify a Senior Finance Manager to join a top performing Finance team.

This will be a challenging but rewarding role where you will be leading the statutory reporting cycle for multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with cross functional teams as well as taking a lead on a strategic transformation initiative within the team. This role reports to a high-calibre Finance Director with a superb reputation as a leader.

This will suit someone coming from a corporate reporting role within a multinational business or a Big-4 Audit environment. The ideal person will be technically astute, solutions driven and thrive in a high performing environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Review the accuracy of statutory financial statements for multiple jurisdictions and take a lead on the onboarding of new entities
• Partner with local and international teams on complex accounting matters to ensure high quality reporting
• Manage internal and external audit engagements, including SOX testing and walkthroughs
• Oversee statutory audit activities, ensuring full compliance and on time completion
• Provide training and guidance to international controllers on key technical topics
• Lead key elements of monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
• Support projects focused on efficiency, control enhancement, and better ways of working
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX and company policies
• Build strong relationships across global finance teams to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
• Highly motivated individual with a demonstrated high degree of personal integrity
• Technically strong with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Ability to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisation

Barden are working with a leading Irish business, to identify an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their high calibre finance function. Working in a rapidly growing industry, this role provides the opportunity to progress your career as you work closely alongside senior finance leaders in the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews and supporting ongoing training and development.
• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations, audits and compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of month-end activities, including supplier statement reconciliations, creditor ledger reviews and AP-related bank reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams, project teams and the wider finance function to ensure efficient query resolution and smooth payment cycles.
• Provide hands-on operational support during peak periods, complex issue resolution and staff absences, while supporting cross-training and team resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring AP KPIs, identifying automation opportunities and implementing process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency and supplier experience.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Minimum 2 years working leading an accounts payable function;
• Previous experience of people management, building relationships and interacting with all levels within the organisation;
• System implementation experience a bonus but not required;
• Strong Excel skills with Microsoft Dynamics experience;
• A strong team player who is good at working with people at all levels with excellent verbal and communication skills.

Barden has been engaged by a well-established and highly successful Irish business to identify an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join their Finance team. It is a multifaceted position, with a strong emphasis on strategic analysis and business partnering.

The ideal person will possess a high energy, positive attitude with strong analytical skills. There will regular exposure to senior leaders and this will suit someone who has a natural skill in translating Finance data into meaningful insights for the business.

This opportunity has a lot to offer, working with an exceptional Head of FP&A in a progressive organization where flexibility is promoted with a strong precedent for progression opportunities.

For more details about this exciting opportunity, please contact me (caroline.frawley@barden.ie) or Denis Galvin (denis.galvin@barden.ie).

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take a lead role in the forecasting and budgeting setting process
• Serve as a key business partner to senior divisional finance leaders, to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Perform detailed financial analysis with the ability to provide meaningful insights to business stakeholders
• Review and challenge divisional budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic plans
• Contribution to the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
• Engage in ad-hoc projects as required by the wider business

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant, with 5+ years PQE
• Possess excellent analytical skills
• Ability to influence across all levels
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel and systems
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, functioning as a strong team player
• Express a desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

A growing renewable energy business is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join its expanding operations team. This role would suit someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and growing international business where they will gain strong hands-on exposure across procurement and finance operations.

Working closely with procurement, finance, project teams, and suppliers, the successful person will support day-to-day procurement and purchase-to-pay activities while gaining broad exposure across supplier management, systems, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Supporting day-to-day procurement activities across multiple jurisdictions
• Assisting with purchase order management and supplier onboarding processes
• Liaising with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Supporting resolution of supplier queries and invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining procurement records, supplier documentation, and reporting data
• Assisting with procurement systems, process improvements, and workflow enhancements
• Working closely with project and finance teams to support purchasing activities across the business.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience within procurement, finance, administration, or a related environment
• Good understanding of purchase-to-pay or invoice processing activities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong Excel and general systems capability
• Good communication skills and comfortable working across teams
• Proactive, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

A large international retail business operating across Ireland, the UK, and the US is entering a 3-5 year digital transformation programme, focused on new websites and improved digital customer journeys.

To support this, a new Group Digital team is being formed, and they’re hiring a Web and Digital Platforms Developer – a brand new role in the organisation.

Reporting to the Group Head of Digital, this is a hands on web and platform role sitting between delivery, marketing, and technology.

You’ll work closely with external development partners who handle core builds, while taking ownership of CMS and web platforms in-house – helping to shape, manage, and evolve them over time.

Key areas include:

• Supporting delivery of new websites and digital customer journeys.
• Managing and evolving web/CMS platforms (headless environment).
• Building and maintaining digital content and components.
• Supporting setup of a new Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
• Using analytics to monitor performance and improve user experience.

About the Person:

• Hands-on web/platform experience (mid-level).
• Comfortable with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, CMS tools, and working with external partners.
• A practical, delivery-focused mindset is key, along with the ability to take ownership in a fast-moving environment.