87 Director Finance jobs in Ireland

A leading consulting firm based in Dublin City is looking to hire a Director of Finance Transformation.

This is your opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the company's fastest-growing service areas. You'll work with top-tier clients to deliver innovative finance strategies that are business-focused, cost-effective, and agile, helping them navigate disruption, unlock value, and build the finance functions of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• As a Director, you will:

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders

• Lead business development and drive growth across our Finance Transformation services
• Provide strategic insight as a Subject Matter Expert in Finance, keeping pace with trends like automation, analytics, and managed services
• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale finance transformation engagements
• Mentor, guide and develop high-performing consulting teams
• Manage project delivery, risk, and client expectations to ensure exceptional outcomes
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated client solutions

Experience:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in consulting and Finance transformation
• Proven track record in winning new business and developing client portfolios
• Experience leading complex Finance transformation or operating model projects
• Strong technical understanding of Finance functions, processes, and enabling technologies
• Previous exposure to Value & Performance Management, Finance Process Automation, or Shared Services/GBS
• A recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or PMP/Prince2
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including C-suite relationships
• Commercial awareness and the ability to shape winning proposals
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style and a passion for mentoring teams

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and package.

How to apply:

Contact Sinéad Canning on for more information about this position. You can also apply below with your CV.

About Engage People

Engage People is a specialist recruitment firm in Dublin, Ireland that connects clients and candidates in the Accountancy & Financial and Banking & International Financial Services sectors.

Executive Director, Finance, ICT & Digital Transformation

Role is being offered on a 1 year fixed term contract

Role Purpose

This is a pivotal role requiring an experienced individual capable of providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and expert governance to ensure the Medical Council's support functions operate in a way that optimises the overall effectiveness of the Council and enables the delivery of its strategy. This role is accountable for driving a robust Finance and IT strategy, promoting the delivery of cost effective, responsive and accountable services which meets the needs of our people and customers whilst ensuring the proper stewardship of the Medical Council's funds. This role is responsible for execution of activity across Finance, Procurement, Internal Audit, People and Culture, ICT, and Facilities.

Role requirements:

Essential

• Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience of Financial Strategy formulation and execution.
• A minimum of 5 years' senior leadership experience, including at least 2 years within the Public Sector, with responsibility for:
• Leading sizeable multi-disciplinary teams, with Finance as a core area of responsibility; additional leadership across Procurement, ICT, Facilities, and People and Culture is considered an advantage.
• Public sector financial management, including strategic budgeting, financial forecasting and procurement processes
• Proven experience of senior stakeholder engagement both within internally and externally.
• Skilled in financial governance, resource allocation and optimisation of financial processes to drive organisational efficiency and accountability, including the development and management of budgets at a scale consistent with that of the Medical Council.

Desirable

• A third level or professional qualification in the field of ICT, Procurement and People and Culture.
• Demonstratable experience of digital strategy formulation and execution.
• A strong understanding of Ireland's regulatory and public sector frameworks

Position Type:
T
his appointment will be offered on a one-year fixed-term contract.

Salary:
Starting salary will be at
€104,971.00
which is the first point of the Principal Officer PayScale.

If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.

To apply and for a full job description please visit Medical Council

Closing Date for Applications is
Wednesday 3rd September

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, Finance Shared Services, EMEA
Location:
Galway, Ireland

Job ID:
42308

We are seeking an operationally focused
Director, Finance Shared Services
to join our International Finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Shared Services the successful candidate will lead both the Financial Accounting Function of the EMEA Finance Shared Service and Integration and Change Management within EMEA Finance Shared Services.

If this sounds like you keep on reading

Who are we?
HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and

As our Director, Finance Shared Services EMEA- you'll support HID's success by:

• Manages the performance and development of the financial reporting shared service team in Galway Ireland, building an effective partnership with all other finance and business functions.
• Sets and manages the execution of departmental goals, metrics, and objectives, based upon overall corporate initiatives.

• Manages full Record to Report process across assigned portfolio of legal entities including:

• Responsibility for delivering full monthly management accounts spanning a portfolio of countries as per corporate calendar.

• Ownership of Balance Sheet review process in line with corporate deadlines.

• Establishment of processes to ensure strict adherence to statutory reporting and taxation timelines.

• Develops and implements a roadmap of systems enhancements, process improvements and integrations across all EMEA FSS functions.

• Relationships

• Developing good working relationships with all finance functions as well as the non- finance departments.

• Customer Service

• Build and maintain a strong customer centric culture within the financial reporting team.

• Ensure high standard of service delivery to all stakeholders.

• Process & Systems

• Drives continuous improvement in the shared services team and leads projects that support global consistency of best practice.

• This includes standardisation of processes and practices across business units, culture and implementation of corporate systems.

• Ensuring processes are robust and compliant with corporate standards.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Your Experience and Background include:

• 10+ years of financial management experience in a multinational public corporation including at least 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience leading projects and implementations.
• Performance management, team development and resource allocation experience.
• Proven track record of process improvement delivery within a shared services environment.
• Time management and prioritization – ability to focus and get things done and know what is business critical; able to deal with conflicting priorities and ambiguity.
• Proven analytical and presentations skills.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Proven problem solver with the ability to work independently to research, test hypotheses, arrive at conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, Finance Shared Services, EMEA

Location: Galway, Ireland

Job ID: 42308

We are seeking an operationally focused Director, Finance Shared Services to join our International Finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Shared Services the successful candidate will lead both the Financial Accounting Function of the EMEA Finance Shared Service and Integration and Change Management within EMEA Finance Shared Services.

If this sounds like you keep on reading

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and

As our Director, Finance Shared Services EMEA- you'll support HID's success by:

• Manages the performance and development of the financial reporting shared service team in Galway Ireland, building an effective partnership with all other finance and business functions.
• Sets and manages the execution of departmental goals, metrics, and objectives, based upon overall corporate initiatives.
• Manages full Record to Report process across assigned portfolio of legal entities including:
• Responsibility for delivering full monthly management accounts spanning a portfolio of countries as per corporate calendar.
• Ownership of Balance Sheet review process in line with corporate deadlines.

• Establishment of processes to ensure strict adherence to statutory reporting and taxation timelines.

• Develops and implements a roadmap of systems enhancements, process improvements and integrations across all EMEA FSS functions.

• Relationships
• Developing good working relationships with all finance functions as well as the non- finance departments.
• Customer Service
• Build and maintain a strong customer centric culture within the financial reporting team.
• Ensure high standard of service delivery to all stakeholders.
• Process & Systems
• Drives continuous improvement in the shared services team and leads projects that support global consistency of best practice.
• This includes standardisation of processes and practices across business units, culture and implementation of corporate systems.
• Ensuring processes are robust and compliant with corporate standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Your Experience and Background include:

• 10+ years of financial management experience in a multinational public corporation including at least 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience leading projects and implementations.
• Performance management, team development and resource allocation experience.
• Proven track record of process improvement delivery within a shared services environment.
• Time management and prioritization – ability to focus and get things done and know what is business critical; able to deal with conflicting priorities and ambiguity.
• Proven analytical and presentations skills.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Proven problem solver with the ability to work independently to research, test hypotheses, arrive at conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Overview

Belong To's vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work with LGBTQ+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth work, changing attitudes, and research.

Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance is a strategic role, responsible for the leadership, management and analysis of Belong To's financial operations and accounting processes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance works closely with the CEO, SLT, the Board and its Sub Committees. The Director of Finance contributes to the strategic direction and sustainability of the organisation while ensuring its vision and core values are upheld.

Staff Benefits

Belong To provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being. We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance. Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:

• Paid time off, including 26 holiday days, and following successful completion of probation access to our discretionary sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave schemes
• Educational assistance programmes (including paid study/ exam leave and an educational fund towards the costs of fees)
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering you, and your loved ones.
• A death in service benefit which will pay a lump sum of x4 times your salary to your loved ones in the event of your untimely passing
• Family flexible working hours
• Hybrid Working arrangements
• Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme
• Staff coaching and mentoring programmes
• Staff training and development opportunities
• Staff wellness programmes
• Pension contributions (upon completion of 6-month probationary period).

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Financial Leadership and Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Advise the CEO and SLT on financial planning, risk management, and investment decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, payroll, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the Board, SLT, and funders.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team to manage their departmental budgets. Prepare departmental and project expenditure reports and cashflows for project and departmental managers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax, audit, and charity regulations.
• Proactively plan for funder audits and respond to funder audit reports in a timely manner.

Governance and Board Support

• Act as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Subcommittee, preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.
• Support the Board in understanding financial performance, risks, and strategic implications.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.

Risk and Compliance

• Lead on financial risk management, including internal controls and fraud prevention.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, funder requirements, and best practice standards.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate across departments to support programme budgeting, grant management, and financial literacy.
• Promote financial transparency and understanding throughout the organisation.

Note

This job description is not a definitive list of tasks; rather it is designed to give an overview of the job. It is envisaged that the post-holder will use their own initiative and develop the job under guidance so that the organisations aims are achieved. It should be noted that the organisation is dynamic and fast paced and it may be necessary to step beyond the areas outlined above to support others from time to time.

Functional Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies.
• Degree in Finance or Accountancy.
• Expertise in producing and interpreting financial statements and performance metrics.
• Advanced skills in budget development, monitoring and forecasting.
• In-depth knowledge of charity finance regulations, audit standards, and governance.
• Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
• Strong command of financial software and systems (e.g. Sage, or similar).
• Excellent IT competency with Microsoft Outlook, mail, calendars and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience with Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).

Other Desirable

• Experience working in the LGBTQ+ related sector.
• Experience of working with database systems, especially Salesforce.

To see the full role description and to apply, visit

About Olympic Handball Ireland

Olympic Handball Ireland

('OHI')

is the National Governing Body for handball over the 32 counties of  Ireland. Olympic Handball Ireland is responsible for the grassroots development of the sport, as well as national league and cup competitions. It is responsible for the development of national teams at all age groups, as well as developing coaches and referees and works in conjunction with multiple stakeholders, including Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland, Olympic Federation of Ireland, Federation of Irish  Sport, European Handball Federation, and International Handball Federation.  

The Board

The Board is responsible for the governance of the sport, ensuring the delivery of our Mission, Core  Values and Strategy. We are seeking to further strengthen the skill set and gender balance within the  Board. As a director, you will have input into the delivery of our strategy and will contribute with  insight and experience at meetings. All Directors are non-executive and act in a voluntary capacity. The  Board is supported by a

team of staff

who look after the executive functions of the organisation. 

What we need from you

We are looking to bring in a director with suitable experience such as a formal accountancy degree to  support the continued development of Olympic Handball Ireland. This is a volunteer (unpaid) role to  assist in the application of governance by the board and the organisation.  

Ideal candidates will preferably have some of the following skills sets:  

• A deep appreciation and knowledge of the Not-For-Profit sector.
• An understanding of and commitment to our mission and values.
• Commitment to the highest levels of corporate governance.
• Knowledge of Olympic handball is desirable but not essential

General Duties of a Director

• Acting within the Olympic Handball Ireland Constitution and the law as it applies to NGB's.
• Faithfully fulfilling the fiduciary duties of a Board Director as specified within the Republic of Ireland Companies Act and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in Olympic Handball Ireland policies.
• Acting in the best interests of Olympic Handball Ireland at all times and particularly in relation to  assets, property, statutory obligations and management requirements as outlined in Olympic  Handball Ireland policies.
• Acting independently and not on behalf of any other person or organisation.  - Abiding by Olympic Handball Ireland's Conflicts of Interest or Loyalty policy.  - Not accepting gifts or gifts in kind in the capacity of a Board member.
• Acting with integrity, promoting the reputation of Olympic Handball Ireland and not bringing the  reputation of the organisation into disrepute.
• Promoting and preserving the obligations of confidentiality and data protection within the Board  and Olympic Handball Ireland as a whole.
• Providing adequate time and commitment as required to fulfill the role of Board member,  adequately preparing for meetings and participating in committees and special events where  appropriate and required.
• Sharing responsibility for Board decisions and bringing a genuinely independent perspective to  enhance decision-making.
• Providing informed and impartial guidance and presenting views on topics in meetings while  listening to and respecting the input and experience of other Board members.
• Not interfering in the duties delegated to the staff but holding them to account through the CEO.
• Working considerately and fairly with all in a way that respects diversity, different roles and  boundaries and avoids giving offence.

What you can expect from us

• Induction and training when you join the Board
• Opportunities to make strategic decisions & develop new skills as a full Board member
• Influence and shape Olympic Handball Ireland's position in the Not-For-Profit Sector
• Contribute to the shaping the future of Olympic handball through its strategy
• The chance to improve the health & wellbeing of people in Ireland
• Opportunity to help strengthen the Irish Not-For-Profit sector resulting in stronger, healthier  communities

Time Commitment

The Board meets eight to ten times per year. These meetings now take place over Zoom/Teams. When the Board meets face-to-face, the normal venue will be the Olympic Handball Ireland offices in  Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Co-opted Directors are co-opted until the next Annual General Meeting where they will be elected by the members for a three-year term.  

Flexibility is required to attend Committee meetings (this may include chairing a committee) when  scheduled (approx. 4 times per year). Attendance at other key meetings and events, including participating in ad-hoc meetings subject to availability.  

Outside of Board meetings, the time commitment required would be 6-8 hours per month. 

Recruitment Process

To register your interest for these vacancies, please complete the application form here:

Please send the completed application form along with your CV to

OHI

before the deadline of 17.00 Friday 17th October. Interviews will be held in late  October or early November.

Belong To
Job Details

Please see full role specification and application form on our website.

Overview
Hours: Full-time, 35 hrs per week

Reporting To: CEO

Direct Reports: Accounts Assistant

Supported By: Operations Team, Fundraising Team

Term: 1-year fixed term contract, renewable subject to funding and performance

Starting Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 10am, Tuesday October 7th 2025

Belong To's vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work with LGBTQ+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth work, changing attitudes, and research.

Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance is a strategic role, responsible for the leadership, management and analysis of Belong To's financial operations and accounting processes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance works closely with the CEO, SLT, the Board and its Sub Committees. The Director of Finance contributes to the strategic direction and sustainability of the organisation while ensuring its vision and core values are upheld.

Staff Benefits
Belong To provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being. We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance. Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:

• Paid time off, including 26 holiday days, and following successful completion of probation access to our discretionary sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave schemes
• Educational assistance programmes (including paid study/ exam leave and an educational fund towards the costs of fees)
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering you, and your loved ones.
• A death in service benefit which will pay a lump sum of x4 times your salary to your loved ones in the event of your untimely passing
• Family flexible working hours
• Hybrid Working arrangements
• Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme
• Staff coaching and mentoring programmes
• Staff training and development opportunities
• Staff wellness programmes
• Pension contributions (upon completion of 6-month probationary period).

Key Responsibilities And Duties
Strategic Financial Leadership and Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Advise the CEO and SLT on financial planning, risk management, and investment decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, payroll, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the Board, SLT, and funders.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team to manage their departmental budgets. Prepare departmental and project expenditure reports and cashflows for project and departmental managers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax, audit, and charity regulations.
• Proactively plan for funder audits and respond to funder audit reports in a timely manner.

Governance and Board Support

• Act as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Subcommittee, preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.
• Support the Board in understanding financial performance, risks, and strategic implications.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.

Risk and Compliance

• Lead on financial risk management, including internal controls and fraud prevention.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, funder requirements, and best practice standards.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate across departments to support programme budgeting, grant management, and financial literacy.
• Promote financial transparency and understanding throughout the organisation.

Note

This job description is not a definitive list of tasks; rather it is designed to give an overview of the job. It is envisaged that the post-holder will use their own initiative and develop the job under guidance so that the organisations aims are achieved. It should be noted that the organisation is dynamic and fast paced and it may be necessary to step beyond the areas outlined above to support others from time to time.

Functional Competencies
Essential

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies.
• Degree in Finance or Accountancy.
• Expertise in producing and interpreting financial statements and performance metrics.
• Advanced skills in budget development, monitoring and forecasting.
• In-depth knowledge of charity finance regulations, audit standards, and governance.
• Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
• Strong command of financial software and systems (e.g. Sage, or similar).
• Excellent IT competency with Microsoft Outlook, mail, calendars and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience with Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).

Other Desirable

• Experience working in the LGBTQ+ related sector.
• Experience of working with database systems, especially Salesforce.

Director of Finance

Location:
Greater Dublin Area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Salary:
up to €110,000 + benefits and 30 days annual leave

Organisation Type:
Section 38/39 – Public Sector

Reporting to:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports:
Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Procurement Manager, Payroll & Accounts Teams

Overview

Our client, a large Section 38/39 organisation with a turnover of over €100 million, circa 2000 employees and services delivered across 200+ locations, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead and develop its finance, procurement and payroll functions.

Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role will ensure robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and compliance with all statutory and HSE requirements, while contributing to the organisation's long-term strategic and financial planning.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior finance leader with strong public-sector experience — potentially someone in the later stages of their career who wishes to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven environment or for someone looking to take a step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the CEO, Executive Management Team, Board and HSE.
• Lead the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in line with organisational and HSE requirements.
• Oversee cashflow, working capital and funding applications; maintain effective relationships with the HSE and other statutory bodies.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, management accounts, and audited financial statements.
• Lead engagement with the Audit & Finance Committee, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and internal controls.
• Oversee payroll, superannuation, procurement and insurance functions.
• Manage internal and external audits, and ensure adherence to public-sector financial regulations and standards.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions, capital planning and service delivery.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team to deliver an efficient and transparent financial service.

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–7 years' senior leadership experience in finance within a public-sector or Section 38/39 organisation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets, teams, and multi-site financial operations.
• Excellent understanding of public-sector funding models, HSE Service Arrangements and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial advice and deliver effective cost control.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Why Apply?

• Leadership role within a respected public-sector organisation delivering essential community services.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability.
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite), competitive remuneration, and 30 days' annual leave.

About BNP Paribas Real Estate
BNP Paribas Real Estate, one of the leading international real estate providers, offers its clients a comprehensive range of services that span the entire real estate lifecycle: property development, transaction, consulting, valuation, property management and investment management.

With approximately 4,000 employees, BNP Paribas Real Estate supports owners, leaseholders, investors and communities in their projects thanks to its local expertise through 23 countries.

For more information please visit: and

Job Description
We are recruiting a
Finance Director
to join a very busy commercial real estate consultancy. The ideal candidate is driven and experienced and looking to enhance his/her career within one of Europe's leading Commercial Real Estate Consultancy firm.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills and work in a stand-alone role, in support of both local management and the finance team in Paris HQ, to ensure financial management information and day to day accounting deliverables are provided to a high standards within local and Group timescales. The Finance Director will have a solid background in financial accounting and have the ability to provide a positive impact from day one.

The Finance Director scope of responsibilities ranges from local accounting, tax and performance steering to Group reporting for accounting and management data. The Finance Director will be a member of the Executive Committee and report into the Chief Operations Officer, BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. They will have a functional reporting line into the Chief Financial Officer, BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Main Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
In accordance with local rules and standards and also BNP Paribas group procedures

Accounting field

• Managing the book-keeping and monthly closing with some support from an administrative assistant
• Managing the Aged Debtor accounts and ensuring compliance with group provisioning policies and procedures;
• Adapting and maintaining the accounting systems, methods and policies to deliver improvements in financial analysis and the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports;
• Advising on and dealing with tax issues and timely submission of VAT and PAYE returns
• Managing the Company's treasury reporting;
• Developing and implementing finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures;

Performance Management field

• Leading the Performance Management production and reporting for actual, estimate and budget, as well as control plan;
• Assisting in the delivery of the strategy and plan of the business lines and support business change and process improvement;
• Reporting, analysing and improving the cost allocation methodology to include overheads and cost allocation methodology for central functions;

Control and Governance field

• Maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards and reporting, in liaison with the management and Group procedures, including separation of duties and 4-eyes checks with the support of the local COO
• Preparation and review of statutory accounts, monthly management packs, year-end and interim audit schedules and board reports and comply with the latest statutory, regulatory rules and standards;
• Liaising effectively and timely with internal and external Audit, involving the examination of the organisation's accounts, analysing risk, inspecting the organisation's current practices, investigating any financial anomalies and recommending improvements;
• Liaising with non-financial members of staff, providing financial information and advice;
• Liaising with on a regular basis with the Finance team in Paris HQ and BNPP RE CFO
• Participating in projects led by BNPP Group Finance stream
• Supporting and advising management in decision making, as requested by the Managing Director;
• Liaising with HR on financial matters to include salary and bonus schemes modelling;

Qualifications And Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA);
• A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience working in a similar role
• Previous experience working in a large, complex organisation would be an advantage.
• Strong financial planning & analysis experience;
• Strong accounting background (Profit & Loss / Balance Sheet expertise);
• Good knowledge and practice of internal control rules;
• Experience of producing reports and financial statements;
• Budget monitoring and costs analysis experience;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office package, expert Excel user;

Soft Skills

• Team player with excellent formal and informal communications skills and interpersonal skills. It is an essential requirement of the role that the successful candidate is fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Strong organisational skills;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask work;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to follow instructions and excellent reporting skills and follow up are a must;
• Excellent attention to detail and pro-active attitude is an essential skill required for this role.