Are you looking to move into a unique role that offers a breadth of exposure and long term opportunities for growth? Barden are partnering with a global business as they seek an Assistant Manager of Financial Accounting Advisory to operate in a fast pace, progressive environment. This isn’t just another accounting role, it’s your chance to tackle complex challenges, and help shape smarter financial operations. If you’re ready to bring sharp thinking and real impact to the table, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborating directly with your team to enhance finance and operational functions.
- Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and regulatory reporting processes.
- Liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and interim staffing assignments.
What We’re Looking For
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in industry.
- People Management experience is preferable
- Experience in a MNC is essential.
- Proficiency in IFRS, US GAAP and local reporting standard.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP systems is desirable.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Working model:
- All work delivered from the firm’s Dublin office or from home (no client‑site work).
- Very flexible working arrangements, expectation to collaborate in the office a few times a month.
- Strong benefits package.
- No expectation to be in the office at month‑end.
Are you looking to move into a unique role that offers a breadth of exposure and long term opportunities for growth? Barden are partnering with a global business as they seek an Manager of Financial Accounting to operate in a fast pace, progressive environment. This isn’t just another accounting role, it’s your chance to tackle complex challenges, and help shape smarter financial operations. If you’re ready to bring sharp thinking and real impact to the table, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborating directly with your team to enhance finance and operational functions.
- Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and regulatory reporting processes.
- Liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and interim staffing assignments.
What We’re Looking For
- ACA/ACCA/ CIMA qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in industry.
- People Management experience is essential.
- Experience in a MNC is essential.
- Proficiency in IFRS, US GAAP and local reporting standard.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP systems is desirable.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Working model:
- All work delivered from the firm’s Dublin office or from home (no client‑site work).
- Very flexible working arrangements, expectation to collaborate in the office a few times a month.
- Strong benefits Package.
- No expectation to be in the office at month‑end.
There’s no getting away from it. If you haven’t already, it’s time to embrace, build and promote your online presence. As a newly qualified accountant, your LinkedIn profile is your online personal brand and should be viewed as a tool to catch the attention of in-house recruiters, agency recruiters, and hiring managers alike.
Having a great LinkedIn profile is not just important for when you are looking for a job – it is a way to stay connected with your intake, participate in your professional community, build your own “hiring manager” brand for the future and a host of other things, not the least of which is giving you the opportunity to be discovered for that ideal role.
Not sure where to start? Our recently qualified accountants team here in Barden have compiled some tips:
#1 It only takes 30 seconds for a recruiter to scan your LinkedIn profile. If you want to make a good impression, you need to do it quickly. Recruiters scan through tens of profiles daily and their decisions will be made on a quick glance. Use your summary title (the title under your name) and your profile summary to communicate your skill-set fully. For example, instead of placing ‘Audit Senior’ in your title, what about saying “Audit Senior, Commerce & Industry | Chartered Accountant FAE 1st Time Passes” – the more key words the better. You have 120 characters, so use them! Additionally, ensure you’ve updated all of your academic and career information so that recruiters can tell what stage you are at with your time in practice – if you don’t say you’ve passed your FAEs, a recruiter might think you’re not qualified yet.
#2 Be accurate and be conscious that your profile is public, but don’t be afraid to promote yourself. Ensure all dates of employment are correct and that your dates mirror those on your CV. The last thing you want is a HR manager or client noticing a discrepancy between your CV and LI profile. Be sensitive to any detail you might be prohibited from including, such as client names, and think about the fact that your colleagues and superiors can view this, so don’t include details like “seeking a move to industry” unless you really want to face a backlash! You can switch your profile to “Open to Opportunities” which can only be seen by users’ wit specific LinkedIn licences (i.e. recruiters and in-house talent acquisition teams).
On the other hand, don’t shy away from disclosing details about yourself and your career on LinkedIn. It’s a recruiter’s first glimpse of you, so blending into the crowd is not an option if you want to get ahead. Use an appropriate style of writing and style of language bearing in mind your target audience. Be personal – think of your LinkedIn summary like the landing page of a website, you need to give people a reason to stay and read on. Including awards and articulating what makes you good at your job, and why you stand out above others, is a good place to start.
#3 Who do I connect with and what groups do I join? When you’re new to LinkedIn, it’s understandable that random connections from people you don’t really know might seem a bit odd. Remember that it is a networking tool and could be a main method of building a professional network that will be hugely valuable to you in the future. Make sure to leverage your current network and those with whom you’ve crossed paths in the past; connect with former clients/colleagues with whom you have had a good relationship; and look at those ‘random’ connections with a more open view. Do they have some connection or potential value to you – could they connect you with someone you would like to target, or are they a recruiter who it might be useful to be connected with, even if you’re not looking for a job right now?
There are also a lot of relevant groups for you to join to expand your network. There are groups for each of the professional bodies, alumni groups for your university/school/college and various other groups relevant to accounting.
Above all, don’t forget to ‘use’ LinkedIn! It’s not only useful for scanning through the news-feed for topics or browsing jobs, but can be useful for finding out valuable information about potential interviewers. When you’re interviewing for a position, LinkedIn is a great tool to have for preparation. You have the opportunity to understand their backgrounds and career paths to date before meeting with them. It’ll help create context around the team, make it easier to build rapport with them and look impressive that you’ve gone to the effort of understanding their careers.
Finally don’t forget to include a (professional) picture! Not a selfie…definitely not a selfie.
Finishing your training contract in 2026? Do you want to make sure you make the very best first step after qualifying? Do you want a coffee meeting with an experienced talent advisor; someone who is a qualified accountant, just like you (meet our Leinster team here>>> and our Munster team here>>>)?
Do you want a little help to create your very own best professional future? No problem. Just drop us a line today on hello@barden.ie and we will take it from there. Simple.
Barden are proud to be partnering exclusively with a rapidly growing organisation who are seeking an experienced, hands on finance manager to take ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, and operational support during a 12‑month maternity cover. You’ll lead a small team, work closely with senior finance stakeholders, and play a key role in maintaining a strong financial control environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced setting and wants to make a meaningful impact from day one.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing the Finance Team
- Oversee monthly close activities and ensure accurate, timely reporting and related analysis
- Deliver margin analysis, commercial insights, and monthly reports.
- Drive process improvements, support audits, and strengthen controls.
ABOUT THE PERSON
You will be a ACA/ACCA trained accountant (or equivalent) with 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally gained in a fast-paced industry environment.
You’ll bring:
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting
- Proven experience managing or mentoring others
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
- A practical, hands-on approach with a collaborative mindset
If you’re an ambitious, down to earth finance professional looking for an impactful contract opportunity and a chance to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, growing business, this could be the ideal next step.
Barden are excited to be working with a well known Company, to identify a strong FP&A Senior Manager to join their best in class team. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role — you will build frameworks, simplify reporting, and convert data into insight that drives commercial decisions across the group.
“This is a rare chance to build a Group FP&A function from scratch, shape how the business makes decisions, and position yourself as a future Finance leader ” CFO
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a broad role covering key areas including Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Corporate Finance, M&A, and Investor Relations. It will be up to you to put your own stamp and rigour to the team.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and lead a central FP&A / Financial Data & Analysis function from scratch.
- Own budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and management reporting for the Group.
- Deliver concise, insightful board & management packs and simplify existing management reporting.
- Play an active role in M&A finance (due diligence & integration).
- Business partner senior stakeholders.
- Leverage analytics & BI tools (Power BI mandatory) to lift reporting quality and speed.
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Qualified accountant with 7+ years’ post qualification experience within FP&A, with strong academic credentials operating at a similar level in industry.
- A self-starter and comfortable working on their own initiative.
- Proven experience building reporting, KPI frameworks and delivering board-quality insight.
- Power BI expertise essential
- Comfortable in a lean, decentralised environment
Why apply?
- Build something meaningful from the ground up — real ownership, visible impact.
- Fast access to senior leadership and Board-level exposure.
- Clear long-term career pathway.
- Work with a focused, pragmatic team at a pivotal moment in the business’ growth.
Barden has partnered with a leading MNC to recruit a Reporting Manager to take on a key leadership role in a newly created position within their top-tier finance team.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to progress their career in a dynamic, forward-looking organisation. We’re recruiting a Reporting Manager to join our Finance team – a high‑impact role that supports leadership. As part of the team coordinating all internal and external reporting for the division, you’ll play a key role in delivering critical financial insights, shaping divisional performance, and contributing to the smooth execution of major financial deliverables. The role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a global, fast‑moving finance organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the coordination and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles, including budgeting, strategic planning, trading updates and senior‑level presentations, while partnering across the business to provide clear financial insights on performance, forecasts, pricing and costs.
- Work closely with finance teams to review financial results, resolve reporting queries, support decision‑making, and contribute to the division’s technology roadmap by helping shape improvements to reporting and consolidation tools.
- Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, delivering ad‑hoc analysis for senior leadership, and leveraging BI tools to enhance the quality, speed and impact of financial insight.
- Helping to design and implement financial reporting systems across the Group.
- Contributing to various ad-hoc projects and continuous process enhancements.
About You
- Qualified Accountant (Big 4/Top 10 trained) with 8+ years of post-qualification experience in practice and/or industry.
- Strong experience in reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, ideally with exposure to consolidation or reporting systems.
- A highly collaborative communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight.
- Experience within international or PLC environments is highly beneficial.
- A proactive self‑starter who can independently manage workflows, build trusted relationships and operate effectively in a fast‑moving, senior‑stakeholder environment.
Barden are proud to be partnering with a leading well known Group to introduce a high calibre Senior Manager FP&A to their team in Dublin City Centre (Hybrid working).
Role Overview
This is a standout financial planning and analysis leadership role at the heart of a global commercial organisation. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, accelerating growth and improving performance across a diverse, international portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive high-quality performance reporting, planning and forecasting, turning numbers into clear, actionable insight for executive, board and group audiences.
- Shape and evolve budgeting, forecasting and sales and operations planning cycles, challenging assumptions and keeping the business focused on what matters most.
- Partner closely with marketing, innovation, strategy and operations, acting as a trusted finance voice on growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic priorities.
- Represent finance in senior forums, influencing direction through compelling insight and confident commercial challenge.
Who they are looking for:
- Qualified accountant with at least 6 years PQE in a similar commercial role.
- Required experience in a large corporate environment, within a FMCG, Retail or Manufacturing company.
- Experience in planning and forecasting, with a solid grasp of cost drivers, demand and margin performance.
- Effective business partner, able to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
- Analytical and collaborative, comfortable with advanced tools and working across international teams.
Barden have been exclusively engaged by a large scale International Sports and Entertainment business to recruit a Finance Manager to help with their expansion in Europe.
The company is going through significant growth and as a result is building out operations in Ireland. The company recently appointed a high profile CFO to lead the Finance Function. This is a truly exciting opportunity for a driven person to join an exciting industry within a growing company.
This is a hands on Finance Manager position to support the day to day running of the finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will have one direct report to assist with operational Finance. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a passion for sports and entertainment. If you think this sounds like you, then please get in touch for more information.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Lead month‑end close activities under IFRS, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare key monthly outputs, including management accounts, reconciliations, and variance analysis, along with commentary.
- Partner with group finance to align with reporting standards, policies, and submission deadlines.
- Oversee operational finance across AP/AR and expense reporting completed by the accounts assistant (direct report).
- Partner with the Head of Finance and FP&A Manager on cashflow monitoring and project performance insights.
- Support the rollout of enhanced financial controls, processes, and procedures.
- Improve finance systems and operational workflows to strengthen efficiency and control.
- Assist with tax compliance, including quarterly VAT preparation and liaison with external advisors.
- Provide technical accounting input, including drafting documentation to support key judgements and treatments.
- Act as the main contact for external auditors, managing requests and ensuring smooth, timely delivery of statutory accounts.
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent); audit experience helpful but not essential.
- Strong grasp of IFRS/FRS 102, month‑end reporting, balance sheet control and transactional finance (AP, AR, expenses), with sound tax awareness across VAT and Corporation Tax.
- Comfortable working hands‑on with finance systems, advanced Excel and reporting tools, able to manage competing priorities and take ownership in a fast‑moving environment.
- Experience in start‑ups or high‑growth settings is an advantage, along with an interest in sports, events, entertainment or project‑driven businesses.
Are you an ambitious Financial Controller who is looking to use your expertise to support and strengthen a business?
We are delighted to be partnering with an SME in Cork to identify a Financial Controller to join their team. The business has celebrated success over the last 60 years and has built an excellent reputation in the market
This is a broad role which involves overseeing the day-to-day Finance activities, delivering high quality financial reporting, and ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation. This will suit someone who is technically strong, with a great energy to bring to the team.
Please get in touch for more information (caroline.frawely@barden.ie), or my colleague Denis Galvin (denis.galvin@barden.ie).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Responsibility for quarterly and year-end reporting, providing analysis and recommendations to assist the management team in understanding business performance and decision making
• Responsible for regular commercial reporting to Executive management providing insights that are accurate and timely to support strategic planning and decision making
• Promote and maintain an effective internal control environment
• Provide strong balance sheet and working capital management
• Contribute towards the strategies for driving revenue growth and cost efficiencies
• Ad hoc duties and projects to support the growing needs of the business
“The ideal candidate is someone who is willing to be hands on with operational elements of Finance as well as the strategic aspects of the role. We value the experience and knowledge a strong Finance professional can bring to the table” – MD
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 ‘can do’ attitude
Here in Barden, we are proud to be working with a global technology business, one of the most recognisable brands in the world, to identify an ambitious and driven Senior Financial Accountant to join their high-performing and highly collaborative finance team.
Working alongside an excellent Finance Manager on a daily basis, you’ll contribute to month-end processes, statutory reporting, project work and ad-hoc tax matters. The position provides broad international exposure and frequent collaboration with teams across the business both locally and globally.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the General Ledger accounting for one or more entities;
- Responsible for review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions;
- Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP;
- The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders globally;
- Preparation of key performance indicators and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture;
- 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 and preparation of the Statutory Accounting Activities for one or more entities.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Qualified Accountant with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in industry essential;
- Experience working in a Shared Service Centre is an advantage but not essential;
- Experience with US GAAP and SAP is desirable;
- Strong technical skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures;
- An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
Interested? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.
