Finance Manager multinational - 1 day per week office

Robert Walters are working with a growing multinational in Dublin (1 day per week in office) who are looking to hire a Finance Manager for a 9 month contract but there is a good possibility of a permanent role within the business due to growth. This role will focus on taking ownership of the companies finance operations while also having a commercial aspect to it, partnering with senior leadership. Salary circa €80k - €85k plus bonus.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager

Financial Control & Compliance

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, financial reporting, and oversight of the accounting team.
• Lead the month-end close process, continuously improving time-to-close while ensuring reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Own cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for growth, operations, and compliance purposes.
• Maintain full oversight of the company’s cash flow statement, P&L, and balance sheet.

Business Partnering

• Partner with the CFO and department heads to ensure alignment to strategic and operational goals.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders, translating variances into clear business drivers and actionable recommendations.

Process, Systems & Data

• Drive key finance initiatives, including process and system improvements, ERP selection and implementation, and automation projects.
• Enhance financial data integrity and visibility to enable real-time performance tracking.

Key requirements of the Finance Manager

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualified, with a proven track record in statutory financial control (IFRS) and experience partnering with commercial teams.
• Prior experience in high-paced, frequently changing environments — preference for VC-backed scale-ups or those that have undergone transformation (e.g. ERP implementation).
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating finance into business terms for non-finance stakeholders.

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